Compliance Analyst (Full time)
Ripple Effect · Remote · Rockville, Maryland, United States · Remote
Pay: USD 85,344 – 98,146 a year
Posted Sep 25, 2026
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Job Code: SHR-RA-03
Location: Remote
Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
Telework: Client Approved
Clearance: Public Trust
Salary Range: $85,344.18 - $98,145.82 per year (how we pay and promote )
Are you passionate about bridging science and strategy to drive progress forward? Are you interested in helping ensure that human subjects research is conducted ethically and in compliance with federal regulations?
Ripple Effect is seeking a Compliance Analyst (HS/IRB, Full time) to support the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role, you will support OHRP's compliance oversight mission by reviewing complaints, incident reports, and institutional submissions related to human subjects research. You will assist with the evaluation of compliance matters, conduct preliminary assessments, review regulatory documentation, and support case management activities involving Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), research institutions, and investigators. Additionally, you will apply your knowledge of the Common Rule (45 CFR 46), human research protections, and research compliance requirements to identify potential issues, support compliance reviews, and help develop recommendations for leadership consideration. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and written communication skills are essential as you help maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and support the protection of research participants across a diverse research landscape.
If this position sounds of interest, there's a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, meaningful opportunities to support an important public health mission, and flexible work options that support your lifestyle and professional growth.
Responsibilities
Technical Execution : Be the first point of contact for communications between internal and external parties. Receive and review complaints and incident report documents for completeness, accuracy, potential participant safety concerns, and regulatory significance
Communication and Documentation : Provide preliminary assessment for complaints and incident reports to agency leadership. Draft correspondence, information requests, case summaries, briefing materials, and status reports. Communicate professionally with research institutions, IRB personnel, investigators, complainants, and government officials. Request and collect additional information necessary to support compliance evaluations. Present analyses and recommendations to supervisors and compliance review teams. Participate in internal case review meetings and support leadership reporting activities, Develops a wide range of deliverables including reports, communication logs, trackers, briefing decks, and training materials, ensuring clarity and consistency.
Schedule and Timelines : Track case status, milestones, correspondence, and required follow-up…