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Compliance Managers

SOC 11-9199.02Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers compliance management practice across corporate, regulated-industry, and multi-entity environments, spanning regulatory filing, internal investigation, policy governance, employee training, and executive risk advisory functions.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Compliance violations and irregularities — recognize and escalate to supervisors using established reporting protocols within a regulated corporate environment.
  2. Regulatory filing requirements — review and compile supporting documentation under direct supervision to assist with agency submissions.
  3. Compliance documentation records — maintain and organize using document management software in accordance with departmental recordkeeping standards.
  4. Emerging compliance issues — attend briefings and summarize key takeaways for team review under the guidance of a senior compliance officer.
  5. Internal compliance policies and procedures — read, interpret, and apply to routine workplace scenarios following established guidelines.
  6. Compliance software platforms — navigate and enter data accurately to support case tracking and reporting activities in a compliance department.
  7. Employee compliance inquiries — respond to basic questions by referencing approved policy documents and escalating complex issues appropriately.
  8. Regulatory agency websites and databases — search and retrieve relevant legal and compliance information using internet browser and search tools.
  9. Compliance training materials — assist in preparing presentations and reference documents under the direction of a training coordinator.
  10. Potential compliance flags identified during document review — log and categorize systematically using database management software for further analysis.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Compliance issues requiring follow-up or investigation — identify, triage, and assign priority levels using established risk criteria within a mid-size corporate compliance function.
  2. Internal investigation activities — conduct structured fact-finding interviews and compile findings into written reports with limited supervisory oversight.
  3. Regulatory compliance reports — prepare and file accurately with the appropriate agencies within required deadlines, adapting to agency-specific submission formats.
  4. Management and staff awareness of compliance reporting systems — support by facilitating scheduled training sessions and distributing updated policy communications.
  5. Compliance monitoring activities — track key indicators across business units and flag deviations from regulatory or internal standards on a routine basis.
  6. Documentation of complaint intake and investigation outcomes — maintain complete and accurate records in compliance software to support audit readiness.
  7. Corporate attorneys — coordinate with on straightforward legal compliance questions, preparing background summaries and relevant documentation in advance of consultations.
  8. Employee training on compliance policies and procedures — deliver structured sessions using prepared curricula and gather post-training feedback for program improvement.
  9. Analytical software tools — use to evaluate compliance data sets and identify trends or anomalies across standard reporting periods.
  10. Coordination across departments on compliance-related corrective actions — facilitate by drafting action plans and tracking implementation progress against agreed timelines.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex compliance issues across the full regulatory scope — investigate autonomously, applying deductive and inductive reasoning to determine root causes and recommend remediation in a multi-entity corporate environment.
  2. Violations of compliance or regulatory standards — evaluate severity, determine appropriate reporting obligations, and submit notifications directly to enforcement agencies in accordance with legal requirements.
  3. Difficult legal compliance matters — consult collaboratively with corporate counsel, synthesizing legal guidance with operational realities to develop practical risk-mitigation strategies.
  4. Compliance risk assessments — design and execute across business units, integrating systems analysis to identify structural vulnerabilities and prioritize corrective interventions.
  5. Regulatory agency filings — manage end-to-end preparation, review, and submission, ensuring accuracy and completeness across multiple concurrent regulatory requirements.
  6. Emerging compliance developments — monitor proactively using information retrieval tools and translate regulatory changes into actionable policy updates communicated to management.
  7. Compliance training programs — develop comprehensive curricula tailored to audience learning needs, incorporating active learning strategies and real-world case scenarios.
  8. Cross-functional negotiations on compliance requirements — lead discussions with business unit leaders, persuading stakeholders to adopt corrective measures that align operational goals with regulatory obligations.
  9. Human resources and personnel compliance — advise on workforce-related regulatory requirements, integrating HR software data to ensure alignment with labor and employment standards.
  10. Compliance investigation findings — present orally and in writing to senior leadership, delivering clear, evidence-based conclusions and structured recommendations for organizational action.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Enterprise-wide compliance strategy — design and implement a comprehensive framework aligned with organizational objectives and evolving regulatory landscapes across all business lines.
  2. Compliance reporting culture and systems — establish organization-wide standards, championing transparency and accountability through policy governance and executive-level communication.
  3. Senior leadership and board of directors — advise on significant regulatory risk exposures, translating complex legal compliance issues into strategic business risk assessments.
  4. Compliance function talent pipeline — build by mentoring developing compliance professionals, setting performance expectations, and designing structured development pathways across the department.
  5. Regulatory agency relationships — cultivate at an institutional level, representing the organization in high-stakes enforcement dialogues and proactively shaping cooperative compliance postures.
  6. Organization-level compliance program effectiveness — evaluate continuously using advanced analytical software and key performance metrics, driving iterative improvements at executive scale.
  7. Cross-functional leadership alignment on compliance priorities — achieve through executive persuasion and negotiation, integrating compliance obligations into corporate strategic planning cycles.
  8. Major internal investigations involving significant legal or reputational risk — direct and oversee, coordinating with external legal counsel and enforcement bodies and managing communications with executive stakeholders.
  9. Compliance technology infrastructure — lead the selection, implementation, and governance of enterprise compliance software and document management systems that scale across the organization.
  10. Industry-wide compliance trends and regulatory shifts — anticipate and interpret, positioning the organization ahead of emerging requirements through proactive policy development and stakeholder education initiatives.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted document review — uses an LLM to surface relevant regulatory passages and flag potential non-compliance language in draft policies, while manually verifying each finding against authoritative sources Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Compliance terminology lookup — queries an AI assistant to clarify unfamiliar regulatory definitions or acronyms encountered in agency guidance documents, confirming accuracy through official regulatory text.
Developing
  1. Violation report drafting — delegates initial structuring of compliance incident reports to an AI tool, then edits for factual precision and jurisdictional accuracy before filing with enforcement agencies Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Regulatory change monitoring — directs an AI assistant to summarize newly issued rules and compare them against existing internal policies, then applies critical thinking to assess materiality and required remediation steps Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Compliance documentation maintenance — uses AI to generate and organize records of complaints received and investigation outcomes, retaining ownership of classification decisions and final record integrity Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Issue identification workflow — integrates AI screening of operational data and correspondence to surface potential compliance gaps, then exercises independent judgment to prioritize which issues require formal follow-up or investigation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Staff communication preparation — leverages AI to draft compliance awareness communications and training materials covering emerging regulatory topics, then reviews and tailors content to organizational context before distribution to management and employees Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Regulatory filing coordination — employs AI to pre-populate standard form fields and cross-check submission data against agency requirements, cutting preparation time substantially while personally certifying the accuracy of all filed content Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Risk narrative synthesis — directs an AI assistant to aggregate findings from multiple audit trails into a coherent risk summary, then applies professional judgment to weight severity and recommend control improvements.
Advanced
  1. AI autonomy governance — establishes organizational protocols that define which compliance tasks AI tools execute independently versus which require human sign-off, calibrating boundaries based on regulatory sensitivity and audit-trail requirements Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Cross-functional compliance orchestration — choreographs AI agents across legal, operations, and HR data sources to conduct enterprise-wide compliance gap analyses, retaining strategic authority over remediation priorities and board-level reporting WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Continuous monitoring architecture — designs and oversees AI-driven surveillance systems that flag real-time deviations from regulatory thresholds, intervening directly when edge cases exceed the model's reliable decision scope Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  4. Emerging-issue intelligence — critically evaluates AI-generated regulatory landscape forecasts to anticipate forthcoming rule changes, translating AI output into proactive compliance strategy adjustments before enforcement risk materializes Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 156
Augment share: 15.6%
Time saved: 82.7%
AI autonomy: 2.57
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Critical Thinking
Score: 57.9 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication11 statements
Emerging
  1. Compliance findings summary — drafts basic written reports of regulatory observations using standard templates for internal review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy clarification — relays compliance requirements to colleagues using plain language in one-on-one conversations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Violation notification — composes written correspondence to regulatory agencies documenting compliance breaches with accurate factual detail Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Employee briefing — delivers structured verbal updates on emerging compliance issues to departmental teams using clear, accessible terminology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Investigation documentation — records findings from compliance inquiries in organized written formats that support downstream decision-making O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Regulatory filing communication — prepares and submits formal compliance reports to enforcement agencies that meet statutory language and formatting standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional disclosure — presents complex legal and regulatory compliance matters to senior management, translating technical requirements into actionable business guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Training delivery — facilitates employee compliance training sessions using instructional communication that addresses policy, procedure, and real-world application O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise compliance messaging — architects organization-wide communication strategies that cascade regulatory obligations clearly across all business units and leadership tiers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Legal counsel collaboration — leads structured dialogue with corporate attorneys on high-complexity compliance disputes, synthesizing legal opinion into executive-ready recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory relationship management — maintains authoritative written and verbal communication with enforcement agencies that builds institutional credibility and reduces adversarial outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Compliance task ownership — takes individual accountability for assigned regulatory monitoring tasks without requiring supervisory redirection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team support — assists senior compliance staff in coordinating documentation and follow-up activities during investigations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Investigation coordination — directs the sequencing of internal compliance investigation activities, assigning tasks and tracking progress across participating staff Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy awareness initiative — proactively surfaces newly identified compliance risks to management before issues escalate to enforcement attention O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Compliance program direction — leads day-to-day operations of the compliance function, setting priorities, managing workloads, and ensuring regulatory deadlines are met Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff development — coaches compliance team members on investigation methodology, regulatory interpretation, and documentation standards to build departmental capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-department accountability — holds business unit leaders accountable for compliance obligations through structured reporting relationships and escalation protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Compliance culture leadership — models and institutionalizes ethical accountability across the organization by embedding compliance expectations into performance management and leadership behavior Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory strategy ownership — leads enterprise-level compliance strategy development, aligning program design with organizational risk appetite and evolving regulatory landscapes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis leadership — commands organizational response during significant regulatory investigations or enforcement actions, directing legal, communications, and operational teams under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Regulatory learning awareness — identifies personal gaps in knowledge of applicable laws and compliance frameworks and seeks targeted resources to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Task reflection — reviews completed compliance documentation to recognize errors in interpretation or omission before submission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Analytical strategy selection — chooses between risk-based and rule-based investigation approaches based on deliberate assessment of case complexity and available evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback integration — incorporates supervisor and legal counsel feedback on compliance reports to refine drafting and analytical reasoning habits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Interpretive self-monitoring — recognizes when personal assumptions about regulatory intent may be influencing compliance conclusions and cross-checks reasoning against statutory text and precedent Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning transfer — applies lessons from prior enforcement agency interactions to improve the accuracy and defensibility of subsequent regulatory filings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cognitive bias mitigation — designs compliance investigation protocols that structurally reduce confirmation bias and ensure evidence is evaluated against multiple interpretive frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Program evaluation reflection — systematically assesses the effectiveness of the compliance program's design against actual violation detection rates and adjusts strategic assumptions accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Regulatory text analysis — identifies the key obligations and prohibitions within assigned regulatory documents and maps them to relevant organizational practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Compliance gap recognition — detects discrepancies between documented organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements during routine review O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Issue prioritization — evaluates identified compliance concerns based on severity, likelihood, and regulatory exposure to determine follow-up sequence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence assessment — examines documentation, interview records, and system data during internal investigations to distinguish confirmed violations from unsubstantiated concerns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Regulatory interpretation — analyzes ambiguous statutory language and agency guidance to formulate defensible compliance positions for organizational decision-makers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Root cause analysis — traces compliance failures beyond surface-level violations to systemic process, training, or control deficiencies that require structural remediation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Risk-benefit evaluation — weighs enforcement risk, operational cost, and legal exposure when advising leadership on compliance trade-off decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Regulatory trend synthesis — integrates enforcement actions, rulemaking activity, and industry patterns to anticipate future compliance obligations before they become binding requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Multi-jurisdictional conflict resolution — constructs reasoned compliance frameworks that reconcile contradictory obligations across federal, state, and international regulatory regimes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Program logic scrutiny — challenges underlying assumptions of existing compliance controls by stress-testing them against adversarial scenarios and edge-case regulatory interpretations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Compliance team participation — contributes accurate research and documentation support to shared compliance projects under the direction of senior team members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional information sharing — provides relevant compliance data to HR and legal colleagues when requested during routine coordination activities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Investigation teamwork — coordinates evidence gathering and task division with legal, HR, and operations colleagues during internal compliance investigations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory liaison collaboration — works alongside corporate attorneys to resolve difficult compliance questions, contributing factual and procedural expertise to joint analysis O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Business unit partnership — collaborates with operational leaders to embed compliance controls into business processes without disrupting productivity, negotiating practical implementation approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training co-development — partners with HR and subject-matter experts to co-design compliance training that reflects both regulatory accuracy and operational relevance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Enforcement agency coordination — works cooperatively with regulatory agency staff during audits and investigations, representing the organization while managing information flow appropriately O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise compliance coalition — builds and sustains a network of compliance champions across business units who collectively extend program reach and embed regulatory accountability into daily operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. External stakeholder alignment — orchestrates coordinated engagement among legal counsel, regulators, and executive leadership during complex multi-party enforcement proceedings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Reporting integrity — accurately documents compliance observations without omission or distortion, even when findings reflect negatively on the individual's own work unit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality adherence — maintains strict discretion with sensitive investigation information and personally identifiable data encountered during compliance monitoring Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Impartial investigation conduct — applies consistent evidentiary standards across all compliance investigations regardless of the seniority or relationships of individuals involved Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory candor — discloses compliance violations to enforcement agencies as required, resisting organizational pressure to minimize or delay required reporting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical boundary maintenance — declines requests to adjust compliance findings, suppress violations, or misrepresent regulatory status, and escalates such requests through appropriate channels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability modeling — accepts responsibility for compliance program shortcomings and communicates them transparently to leadership with corrective action plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional standards adherence — maintains compliance certifications, continuing education, and current regulatory knowledge in alignment with professional and organizational obligations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational ethics stewardship — establishes and reinforces a culture in which employees at all levels understand that compliance integrity is non-negotiable and personally championed by leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory trust building — cultivates a reputation for candor and reliability with enforcement agencies that earns institutional goodwill and supports favorable resolution of compliance disputes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Documentation improvement — proposes simple modifications to compliance tracking templates that improve data capture completeness based on observed process gaps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training variation — suggests alternative examples or case scenarios for compliance training content to improve relevance for specific employee audiences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Control design contribution — generates novel internal control concepts during compliance program reviews that address newly identified regulatory risks not covered by existing procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Investigation approach adaptation — devises non-standard evidence-gathering methods when conventional investigation techniques are blocked by operational constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Compliance program innovation — redesigns compliance monitoring workflows using creative structural approaches that improve detection rates while reducing administrative burden on business units Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory ambiguity navigation — constructs original compliance interpretations for novel regulatory scenarios where no established industry precedent exists, grounding them in defensible legal reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Compliance architecture invention — conceives and implements compliance program frameworks that set new organizational standards, integrating technology, behavioral design, and regulatory strategy into a coherent system Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Proactive regulatory shaping — develops creative comment and advocacy positions during regulatory rulemaking processes that propose compliance approaches beneficial to both the organization and enforcement goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset8 statements
Emerging
  1. Regulatory learning engagement — actively reads emerging enforcement guidance and agency publications to expand understanding of evolving compliance requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mistake ownership — treats compliance filing errors as learning opportunities and incorporates corrections into revised procedures rather than deflecting accountability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Enforcement feedback utilization — analyzes agency audit findings and enforcement correspondence to identify compliance program deficiencies and drive targeted improvements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Complexity embrace — voluntarily takes on unfamiliar regulatory domains or investigation types to accelerate professional development beyond current competency areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Post-incident program improvement — conducts structured after-action reviews following compliance failures or enforcement actions to extract systemic lessons and implement durable program enhancements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing education pursuit — maintains active engagement with professional compliance associations, certification programs, and regulatory developments to sustain and advance expertise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Program evolution leadership — institutionalizes continuous improvement cycles within the compliance function, creating formal mechanisms for capturing lessons learned and integrating them into program design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory disruption adaptation — leads organizational response to major regulatory reform by reframing compliance challenges as strategic opportunities for operational improvement and competitive differentiation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness8 statements
Emerging
  1. Investigative presence — maintains focused attention during compliance interviews and document reviews, avoiding premature conclusions before all evidence is examined Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress recognition — recognizes personal signs of cognitive overload during high-volume regulatory filing periods and applies basic attention management strategies to sustain accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Emotional regulation in enforcement contexts — manages personal emotional responses during adversarial regulatory interactions with agency staff or resistant internal stakeholders to maintain professional composure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional communication — pauses to consider regulatory implications and audience needs before delivering compliance guidance to senior leadership or external parties Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Bias-aware review — approaches compliance investigation findings with deliberate neutrality, consciously checking for emotional or relational factors that could distort objective analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Attention calibration — allocates investigative focus proportionally to risk severity during simultaneous compliance matters, preventing high-visibility but low-risk issues from displacing critical concerns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational calm under regulatory pressure — models composed, deliberate decision-making during enforcement crises that stabilizes team performance and prevents reactive choices that increase legal exposure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic attentiveness — maintains panoramic awareness of the organization's entire compliance risk landscape, detecting subtle early indicators of emerging violations before they escalate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude8 statements
Emerging
  1. Sustained regulatory review — completes thorough review of dense legal and regulatory documentation without abandoning accuracy under time pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult conversation initiation — reports minor compliance concerns to supervisors despite discomfort with delivering unwelcome information Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Pushback endurance — maintains accurate compliance positions when challenged by business unit leaders seeking more favorable regulatory interpretations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Investigation persistence — continues internal compliance investigations through organizational resistance, incomplete records, and uncooperative witnesses until sufficient evidence is obtained Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Enforcement action resilience — sustains effective compliance program operations and employee morale during extended regulatory investigations or enforcement proceedings without organizational paralysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Unpopular decision execution — carries out mandatory violation reporting to enforcement agencies despite organizational pressure to find alternative resolutions, accepting the professional risk of adverse outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic compliance advocacy — persistently advocates for adequate compliance resources, executive commitment, and structural reforms over extended timeframes, withstanding repeated organizational resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-stakes regulatory courage — leads organizational engagement during major enforcement actions, public regulatory scrutiny, or whistleblower investigations with unwavering professional integrity and strategic composure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
  2. Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
  3. Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
  4. File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
  5. Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
  6. Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
  7. Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
  8. Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
CIP education codes
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