Compliance Officer

Full Job Description

The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA's goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.

To qualify for this vacancy, you must meet both the education requirement, and the specialized experience requirement for the grade level you are applying.

Education Requirement: To meet the basic qualification requirements for this position, you must have: A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, or higher-level degree in: Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field (i.e.

marketing, management, law). Degree must be from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.

Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must meet the specialized experience requirement for the grade level to which they are applying.

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is defined as: GG-12 (equivalent to GS-12) All applicants must possess at least 1 full year of experience with the following: working with tribal governments, tribal gaming commission/agencies or other tribal entities engaged in the regulation or enforcement of gaming laws; using forensic accounting to conduct investigations; and conducting investigations in accordance with Indian or gaming laws.

GG-13 (equivalent to GS-13) All applicants must possess 5 years of experience working with gaming laws.

At least 1 year of experience must be working with tribal governments, tribal gaming commission/agencies or other tribal entities engaged in the regulation or enforcement of gaming laws; using forensic accounting to conduct investigations; and conducting investigations in accordance with Indian or gaming laws.

All Applicants must have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Indian Gaming Commission, Compliance Division.

Under the direction of the Regional Director and the Chief Compliance Officer, the Compliance Officers are responsible for monitoring the gaming activities of Indian tribes and to ensure compliance with tribal, state, and federal gaming laws and regulations.

This position will work with tribes in one of the following regions: Washington, DC (Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts) Portland, OR (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) Phoenix, AZ (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Nevada) Tulsa, OK (Eastern Oklahoma, Kansas) Compliance Officer positions are designated as Mobile Workers due to frequent travel.

When not in travel status, you will work remotely from your home. You must live in, or be willing to relocate to, a state within the region you apply and are selected for.

See above for states within each region.

Major duties at the GG-13 include but are not limited to the following: Conducts site visits at Indian gaming operations within assigned region to ensure compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the provision of a tribal gaming ordinance/resolution and the regulations of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).

Monitors tribal gaming operations to ensure IGRA compliance. Serves as NIGC's representative to tribal governments.

Provides training and technical assistance to tribal gaming agencies, gaming operators and management contractors.

Maintains liaison with tribal, local, state and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Conducts investigations, analyze data and prepare reports.

Testifies in administrative and other proceedings and attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Assignments will be specifically designed to prepare you for advancement to the next higher level without further competition.

Advancement to the next higher level is not guaranteed, and does depend on:

a demonstrated ability to successfully perform at the next higher level, to the satisfaction of the immediate supervisor;

the availability of sufficient work at the next higher level to warrant advancement; and

having satisfied all legal and regulatory requirements for advancement. This is a permanent, full-time, position in the Excepted Service.

Competitive Civil Service status is not acquired under this appointment. New appointees to the Federal Government must serve a two-year trial period. Merit promotion procedures do not apply.

Salary is determined based on where you live. The posted salary is for those locations outside of a designated pay locality area (Rest of U.S.) For OPM salary tables please visit: 2026 Salary Tables