Regional ACA Compliance Manager
Adult Correction • Wake County, North Carolina • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Inst-Admin Prgms , StandardsJob Classification Title
Program Analyst I (NS)Position Number
60071463Grade
NC17About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
The Division of Professional Standards directs the Department of Adult Correction’s efforts in policy and procedure development and review; internal and external audit processes; federal PREA guidelines and audits; American Correctional Association accreditation; and quality assurance. While promoting and ensuring legal compliance with State, Federal and Departmental regulations and policies, as well as audit findings, the Division’s goal is to also identify training needs and best practices.Under the supervision of the Accreditation and Compliance Manager, this position will be responsible for overseeing the process to gain ACA (American Correctional Association) accreditation for institutions located in the Eastern Region.
A critical ongoing responsibility will be to work with the Wardens and Facility Compliance Specialists in their assigned region, providing “hands on” guidance to ensure all operational policies and procedures are being followed and maintained as required by NCDAC policy and ACA guidelines.
After initial ACA accreditation is received, this position will assist facilities maintain their ACA accreditation at the three-year cycle intervals.
This position, at the division level will assist to create a newly developed system of compliance Internal/External Audits that combine NIC standards with ACA standards.
The person assigned to this position may also be asked to review and assist with Region Audits as well as any national accreditations that the division may pursue.
This position will work collaboratively with other Prison leadership positions (Quality Assurance Director, PREA Director, Accreditation and Compliance Managers, Division Directors, Regional Directors, and Wardens) to develop strategies for enhancing prison operations, using the results of operational audits, and other measures developed by this section.
Finally, this position will be asked to assist in the training and orientation of facility compliance specialists.
Statewide travel and occasional overnight travel are required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $60,881.00 - $106,544.00
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel. Publisher, Access, and PowerPoint).
- Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCDAC prison’s policy and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, understand, and interpret applicable North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, State and Federal laws, policies, procedures, and/or regulations relevant to resolving problems and assessing questions.
Internal Posting - This is an Internal Posting open only for current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Employees, and eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.
Supplemental and Contact Information
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
- Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
- If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
- The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.
- Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
- For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Dora ChancellorEmail: