Details Report for:
13-1041.07 - Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.
Sample of reported job titles: Drug Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Analyst (RA Analyst), Regulatory Affairs Associate (RA Associate), Regulatory Affairs Consultant (RA Consultant), Regulatory Affairs Specialist (RA Specialist), Regulatory Affairs Strategist (RA Strategist), Regulatory Engineer, Regulatory Services Consultant, Regulatory Specialist, Regulatory Submissions Associate
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Accounting software — Fund accounting software; Tax software
- Analytical or scientific software — Analyse-it; Statistical software
- Business intelligence and data analysis software — MicroStrategy
; Qlik Tech QlikView
- Data base management system software — Relational database management software
- Data base reporting software — DataVision
- Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft Access
; Microsoft SQL Server
; Structured query language SQL
; Yardi
(see all 5 examples)
- Development environment software — Integrated development environment IDE software
; Microsoft Visual Basic
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
; Atrion Intelligent Authoring
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics
; SAP
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Microsoft Visio
- Human resources software — Human resource management software HRMS
- Information retrieval or search software — LexisNexis
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Medical software — Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
; Medical procedure coding software
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software — Microsoft Project
; Microsoft SharePoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Transaction security and virus protection software — McAfee; Symantec
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Coordinate regulatory documentation activities.
- Obtain documentation to authorize activities.
- Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation.
- Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Oversee business processes.
- Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
- Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Compile technical information or documentation.
- Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
- Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments.
- Communicate with government agencies.
- Examine financial records or processes.
- Maintain data in information systems or databases.
- Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
- Prepare financial documents.
- Analyze environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
- Monitor business indicators.
- Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.
- Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
- Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
- Recommend changes or corrective procedures.
- Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
11-9121.01 | Clinical Research Coordinators ![]() |
11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers |
13-1023.00 | Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products |
13-1081.02 | Logistics Analysts |
13-1141.00 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists ![]() |
13-1161.00 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ![]() |
13-2011.00 | Accountants and Auditors ![]() |
13-2041.00 | Credit Analysts |
13-2053.00 | Insurance Underwriters |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for Compliance Officers.
Employment data for Compliance Officers.
Industry data for Compliance Officers.
Median wages (2019) | $33.20 hourly, $69,050 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 337,600 employees |
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Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 27,700 |
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Top industries (2019) | Government (40% employed in this sector)
Finance and Insurance (13%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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