Ethics & Compliance Coordinator - US Defense
McKinsey & Company · Atlanta, United States +2 · 1h ago
Mid levelOn-siteRisk & Compliance$78k – $103k
Who you'll work with
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
What you'll do
You will execute specific aspects of our Advanced Industries Compliance and USD program at both individual and institutional levels.
You will assist with developing and refining the operational framework for key workstreams related to USD (a separate environment for the Aerospace & Defense practice to manage client sensitive and export-controlled information), Insider Risk in USD, and Aerospace & Defense (A&D) facility clearances. You will Independently assist with complex key processes, delivering results in the following dimensions: track implementation of USD and Insider Risk, actively contribute to selected initiatives, prepare USD Leadership calls, provide USD and Insider Risk’s ad-hoc leadership support, apply and share best USD practices, contribute to Client and Regulatory Compliance including USD compliance operations, and assist with A&D facility clearances.
You will be responsible for executing activities, producing well-organized and accurate deliverables, flagging and identifying issues, and suggesting and implementing basic resolutions as needed. You will also support continuous improvements to our Advanced Industries Compliance and USD program and implement enhancements to our technology and analytical capabilities to ensure greater visibility in our internal data.
As a member of the Advanced Industries Compliance, USD, and Ethics & Compliance (E&C) function, you will be expected to be a contributor and thought partner within the function, in addition to supporting key organizational, operational, or strategic initiatives, as relevant.
You will be based in the United States and must attest you are a US-citizen and be part of the Advanced Industries Compliance team. This team helps play a critical role in sustaining and evolving our E&C program and upholding our commitment to integrity and lawful practices.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree required (in information security a plus)
- 3+ years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in a related function
- Ability to work independently and entrepreneurially, managing and prioritizing deadlines effectively
- Broad skillset across relevant communication service lines and platforms (e.g., external/internal communications, media relations, events, executive communications)
- Exhibits highest levels of discretion and judgment in safeguarding confidential materials
- Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion
- Strong analytical, issue-spotting and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to handle complex, sensitive issues; knowledge of export-controlled data is a plus
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment and able to manage ambiguity with confidence
- Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy and precision in performing screening activities and documentation
- Ability to distill complex ideas into compelling narratives across different formats
- Mastery knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). PowerBi, Microsoft List, and Power Automate is a plus
- Effective communication skills across formats (e.g., written, verbal/presentation, digital-ready content. Proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English