[Core] [77% incumbents] Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
  DWAs: Communicate with government agencies.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
  DWAs: Communicate organizational policies and procedures. | Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.

[Core] [77% incumbents] File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
  DWAs: Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
  DWAs: Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
  DWAs: Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
  DWAs: Conduct employee training programs.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.
  DWAs: Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of records. | Implement organizational process or policy changes. | Communicate organizational policies and procedures.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
  DWAs: Prepare reports related to compliance matters.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
  DWAs: Conduct financial or regulatory audits.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance throughout an organization.
  DWAs: Develop organizational policies or programs. | Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Manage control system activities in organizations.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
  DWAs: Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.
  DWAs: Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Advise technical professionals on the development or use of environmental compliance or reporting tools.
  DWAs: Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
  DWAs: Conduct environmental audits.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Review communications such as securities sales advertising to ensure there are no violations of standards or regulations.
  DWAs: Examine marketing materials to ensure compliance with policies or regulations.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
  DWAs: Identify actions needed to bring properties or facilities into compliance with regulations.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
  DWAs: Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
  DWAs: Communicate organizational policies and procedures.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
  DWAs: Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends. | Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.
  DWAs: Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
  DWAs: Implement organizational process or policy changes. | Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Develop risk management strategies based on assessment of product, compliance, or operational risks.
  DWAs: Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages. | Develop emergency response plans or procedures.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations.
  DWAs: Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations. | Develop organizational policies or programs.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Oversee internal reporting systems, such as corporate compliance hotlines.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning. | Coordinate reporting or editing activities.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas.
  DWAs: Develop computer or information systems.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Direct environmental programs, such as air or water compliance, aboveground or underground storage tanks, spill prevention or control, hazardous waste or materials management, solid waste recycling, medical waste management, indoor air quality, integrated pest management, employee training, or disaster preparedness.
  DWAs: Manage environmental sustainability projects.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of environmental monitoring programs.
  DWAs: Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:4.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Law and Government (imp:4.56 lvl:4.95) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  English Language (imp:4.53 lvl:5.32) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:4.06 lvl:4.49) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.72 lvl:5.22) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.68 lvl:4.35) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.60 lvl:4.16) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:3.44 lvl:4.81) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:3.36 lvl:4.98) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.30 lvl:3.64) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.95 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Communications and Media (imp:2.91 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.64 lvl:2.97) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Telecommunications (imp:2.53 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:2.49 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.45 lvl:2.27) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Production and Processing (imp:2.18 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:2.17 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.11 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:2.09 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.98 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.97 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.96 lvl:1.99) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Design (imp:1.80 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.70 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Mechanical (imp:1.69 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  History and Archeology (imp:1.69 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Building and Construction (imp:1.67 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.63 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Physics (imp:1.61 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.61 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.53 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Food Production (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Night Vision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Stamina (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.77 lvl:5.47) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Getting Information (imp:4.76 lvl:4.68) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.74 lvl:5.58) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.67 lvl:3.91) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.54 lvl:4.72) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.45 lvl:5.12) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.41 lvl:5.23) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.34 lvl:5.29) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.32 lvl:4.71) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.23 lvl:5.43) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.23 lvl:4.48) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Processing Information (imp:4.17 lvl:5.10) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.10 lvl:4.63) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:4.10 lvl:4.32) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.04 lvl:4.90) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.01 lvl:4.37) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.00 lvl:4.76) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.00 lvl:4.44) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.84 lvl:4.42) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.77 lvl:4.69) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:4.21) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.74 lvl:3.60) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.68 lvl:4.72) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.65 lvl:4.48) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.61 lvl:4.36) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.61 lvl:4.40) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.53 lvl:3.69) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.38 lvl:3.54) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.31 lvl:3.13) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.29 lvl:3.67) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.98 lvl:2.46) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.66 lvl:2.75) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.63 lvl:1.70) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.45 lvl:2.13) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.32 lvl:1.80) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.27 lvl:1.93) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.03 lvl:1.62) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.88 lvl:1.99) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.75 lvl:1.10) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.68 lvl:0.93) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.48 lvl:0.86) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Instructing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 622,190
  annual_median    : $141,900
  annual_pct10     : $74,300
  annual_pct25     : $102,880
  annual_pct75     : $186,300
  annual_pct90     : $238,270
  annual_mean      : $153,890
  hourly_median    : $68.22

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Massachusetts ($182,950)
  lowest_state     : Indiana ($79,900)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.290x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  135,880  median: $ 140,670
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   86,940  median: $ 170,130
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   51,180  median: $ 165,300
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   47,700  median: $ 166,450
  Manufacturing                            emp:   45,220  median: $ 163,860
  Information                              emp:   35,240  median: $ 173,930
  Educational Services                     emp:   31,600  median: $ 104,690
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   30,570  median: $ 121,630
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   30,380  median: $ 123,830
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   26,530  median: $ 149,460

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  135,880  median: $ 140,670
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   86,940  median: $ 170,130
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   51,180  median: $ 165,300
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   47,700  median: $ 166,450
  Manufacturing                            emp:   45,220  median: $ 163,860
  Information                              emp:   35,240  median: $ 173,930
  Educational Services                     emp:   31,600  median: $ 104,690
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   30,570  median: $ 121,630
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   30,380  median: $ 123,830
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   26,530  median: $ 149,460

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Compliance is a 2012 American thriller film written and directed by Craig Zobel and starring Ann Dowd, Dreama Walker, Pat Healy, and Bill Camp. The plot of the movie is closely based upon the series of strip search phone call scams that took place in Mount Washington, Kentucky in 2004, although the names of the real-life figures were changed. In both the film and the real-life incident, a caller posing as a police officer convinced a restaurant manager and others to carry out unlawful and intrusive procedures on an innocent employee.
Compliance had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2012, and was distributed by Magnolia Pictures for its general release on August 17, 2012. Dowd's performance as Sandra, the manager, won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress.


== Plot ==
Sandra, manager of a ChickWich fast food restaurant, receives a call from someone identifying himself as Officer Daniels. He claims to be in contact with the regional manager about a customer who had money allegedly stolen by an employee that day. Daniels says that he will remain on the phone while Sandra detains the employee until the police arrive. Sandra identifies Becky as the suspect based on the description; Daniels confirms the name.
Sandra brings Becky to the restaurant office. Becky denies the theft. At Daniels' behest, Sandra searches Becky's pockets and purse and finds nothing. Telling her that the alternative is to have Becky go to jail, Daniels has her strip-search Becky in the presence of another employee, Marti. Daniels tells Sandra that he and other cops are searching Becky's home on suspicion that her brother is involved in drugs, and that Becky may be an accomplice. He has Sandra put Becky's clothes into a bag and take it to her car for inspection by the police.
Sandra insists she resume managing the restaurant as it is busy. After Daniels stipulates that a male employee watch Becky for "security reasons", another employee, Kevin, is brought in, but refuses to follow Daniels' instructions and leaves. Sandra's fiancé Van takes over; under pressure from Daniels over the beers he drank before driving to the restaurant, he has Becky perform nude jumping jacks, ostensibly to shake loose any contraband concealed in her body. After Becky protests, Daniels has Van spank her. Eventually, Becky is coerced into performing oral sex on Van. Van leaves guilt-ridden and is in turn replaced by the custodian, Harold, who is outraged by Daniels' instructions. Harold tells Sandra about Daniels' orders; she calls the regional manager, who tells her he has no idea about any investigation.
The police discover that a similar incident happened elsewhere. Daniels is identified by closed-circuit recordings and arrested; he is a family man working as a telemarketer. Becky meets an attorney to discuss options for suing Sandra. Sandra, now unemployed and no longer seeing Van, tells a journalist she is a blameless victim.


== Cast ==

Ann Dowd as Sandra Frum (inspired by Donna Summers)
Dreama Walker as Becky (inspired by Louise Ogborn)
Pat Healy as The Caller / "Officer Daniels" (inspired by David Richard Stewart / "Officer Scott")
Bill Camp as Van (inspired by Walter Nix, Jr.)
Philip Ettinger as Kevin
James McCaffrey as Detective Neals
Ashlie Atkinson as Marti
Stephen Payne as Harold
Amelia Fowler as Brie
Nikiya Mathis as Connie
Rebecca Henderson as Lawyer


== Release ==
Compliance premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in January. The film received a limited release in the United States beginning August 17, 2012. It was released by Soda Pictures in the UK and Ireland on March 22, 2013.


== Reception ==
The film received generally positive reviews and Dowd's performance as the manipulated restaurant manager was met with critical acclaim, earning her the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an 89% approval rating with an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 140 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Anchored by smart, sensitive direction and strong performances, Compliance is a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that's equal parts gripping and disturbing." On Metacritic, it has a score of 68 out of 100 based on 32 reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
At the premiere at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Compliance was met with controversy, as the audience's response included several walkouts and shouting matches during the film's question and answer session.
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film three out of four stars and wrote, "Compliance encourages us to feel superior to the employees of a fast-food chicken chain in Ohio, and so we do: Audiences are said to be outraged at what the characters do, and San Francisco-based critic Omar Moore went back to more screenings to confirm that there were walk-outs. In the case of Compliance, the walk-outs aren't because it's a bad movie, but because it's all too effective at exposing the human tendency to cave in to authority."


== See also ==
Compliance (psychology)
Stanford prison experiment
Asch conformity experiments
Milgram experiment


== References ==


== External links ==
Official website
Compliance at IMDb
Compliance at Box Office Mojo
Compliance at Metacritic 
Compliance at Rotten Tomatoes
Compliance, on iTunes, movie trailers

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Compliance Managers plan, direct, and coordinate organizational activities to ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory standards across industries. They serve as the critical link between regulatory requirements and business operations, developing and implementing compliance programs that protect organizations from legal and financial risks. These professionals combine deep knowledge of law and government regulations with strong management skills to create sustainable compliance cultures within their organizations.

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A Compliance Manager begins their day reviewing regulatory updates and assessing their impact on current policies, then conducts internal audits to verify adherence to established procedures. They spend significant time documenting compliance activities, preparing management reports on compliance operations and progress, and investigating any compliance issues that arise. Throughout the day, they communicate with supervisors, peers, and subordinates about emerging compliance matters, provide employee training on policies and procedures, and serve as a confidential point of contact for staff seeking clarification on compliance issues. They frequently work with computers to maintain documentation, file reports with regulatory agencies, and update compliance management systems.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional written and oral communication skills to translate complex regulations into actionable policies. They demonstrate high attention to detail and problem sensitivity, enabling them to identify potential compliance risks before they become violations. Successful Compliance Managers exhibit strong social perceptiveness and persuasion skills, allowing them to influence organizational behavior and build consensus around compliance initiatives. They are naturally cautious and methodical, preferring structured environments where they can systematically evaluate information and make decisions based on established criteria and regulatory frameworks.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into compliance management typically requires a bachelor's degree, with 63.4% of professionals holding this credential according to education distribution data. Many professionals enter through related fields such as law, business administration, human resources, or regulatory affairs, gaining 3-5 years of experience in compliance roles before advancing to management positions. Strong knowledge of law and government regulations is essential, often developed through coursework, professional certifications, or industry-specific training programs.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Compliance Managers often advance to senior compliance roles such as Chief Compliance Officer or Regulatory Affairs Director, with some transitioning to broader risk management or executive positions. The role serves as a stepping stone to specialized compliance leadership in heavily regulated industries like healthcare, financial services, or environmental management. Career progression typically involves expanding scope from single-department compliance to enterprise-wide risk management, with opportunities to influence organizational strategy and governance.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Compliance Managers command a strong median salary of $141,900 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with significant geographic variation from $79,900 in Indiana to $182,950 in Massachusetts, reflecting a 2.29x ratio across states. The field shows robust employment with 622,190 professionals nationwide, with highest concentrations in government (135,880), professional services (86,940), and corporate management (51,180). Demand remains strong across industries as regulatory complexity continues to increase, particularly in financial services, healthcare, and environmental compliance sectors. The geographic premium in states like Massachusetts reflects both higher regulatory requirements and concentrated industries requiring specialized compliance expertise.

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Compliance management faces moderate automation risk, as core activities like evaluating information for compliance and making complex decisions require human judgment and contextual understanding. While routine documentation and reporting tasks may become more automated, the critical need for interpersonal relationships, regulatory interpretation, and strategic decision-making ensures continued demand for human expertise in compliance leadership roles.

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