Role Description Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking a Fisheries Economist to provide economic analysis support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OSF) in Silver Spring, MD. - Provide economic analysis support. - Support the fishery management actions necessary to enable rapid fulfillment of the requirements of the Seafood Executive Order. - Support the economic analysis for fisheries management actions resulting from the Seafood EO, including: - Conducting Regulatory Impact Review analyses. - Developing fishery descriptions. - Conducting Regulatory Flexibility Analysis reviews (including Section 610 reviews). - Performing Small Business entity analyses. - Assessments including, but not limited to: - Cost-benefits of proposed management options. - Addressing fisheries bycatch and discard issues. - Capacity and protected species issues. - Habitat protection restrictions. - Social impact assessments in support of management actions necessary to implement the Seafood EO. - Provide fisheries management input to the Office of Science & Technology’s Trade Dashboard in support of the Seafood EO. - Evaluate the effects of allocation options between commercial and recreational sectors; within sectors. - Evaluate surveys and research of socioeconomic impacts of management actions and disasters on fishing communities, including: - General public. - Fishing businesses. - Crew. - Aquaculture operations. - Marine-related businesses. - Seafood-business employees. - Evaluate comparative analyses of fishing labor trends. - Technical editing of economic input to fishery management actions in support of the Seafood EO. - Evaluation of decision support tools, including: - Bio economic models. - Integrated ecosystem models. - Angler behavioral models. - Seafood markets and trade. - Aquaculture. - Fisheries economic impact models. - Provide support for socio-economic analyses for fisheries management actions for which NOAA is responsible. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years’ experience, or Master’s degree and two (2) years’ experience, from an accredited college or university in environmental policy, fisheries management, or related field of study. - Experience conducting economic analyses for fishery management actions. - Direct experience working with NEPA, ESA, MMPA, and the MSA. - Ability to write progress reports on accomplishments, issues encountered, travel, and recommendations. - Experience conducting a comprehensive analysis of the economic costs, benefits, and impacts of proposed fishery management actions on small business entities. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Preferred: Experience writing Socio-Economic Impact Assessments and detailed reports quantifying the effects of management options on fishing communities. - Basic computer skills (MS Office, etc.). - Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting. - Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action. Requirements - Anticipated start date: July 1st, 2026; contingent upon award of contract. - Location: Remote / Telework, supporting the office in Silver Spring, MD. - Limited travel is required to attend meetings, trainings, coordinate research, and attend workshops. - This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary, commensurate with experience, between $35.00 - $55.00 per hour. Benefits - Full-time position with benefits. - Salary commensurate with experience.

• Lead the company's compliance vision and multi-year roadmap • Build a scalable, risk-based programme that evolves with the business and the regulatory environment • Ensure compliance is embedded as a strategic enabler — not just a control function • Shape the company's regulatory positioning in the US and globally • Engage with regulators as needed and monitor key regulatory developments • Lead compliance strategy across core products and protocols • Advise on regulatory treatment of digital assets under evolving frameworks • Own the enterprise compliance risk framework • Oversee AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, OFAC sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and blockchain analytics programmes • Champion an organisation-wide culture of integrity by overseeing compliance policy lifecycle and training programmes.

• Develop and execute enterprise fraud and AML strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational risk appetite. • Provide leadership and oversight of fraud and AML compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls. • Advise executive leadership on emerging fraud risks, regulatory developments, and program enhancements. • Oversee fraud monitoring systems, analytics, and reporting to ensure effective detection and mitigation. • Evaluate fraud trends and recommend enhancements to controls, technology, and operational processes. • Ensure timely identification, escalation, and remediation of fraud and AML-related issues. • Provide executive oversight of complex fraud and AML investigations. • Serve as primary or secondary point of contact during audits, examinations, and regulatory reviews. • Oversee preparation of regulatory reports and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of required filings. • Deliver clear, concise reporting to senior leadership and governance committees regarding fraud and AML risk exposure, trends, and mitigation efforts. • Oversee development and implementation of fraud and AML training programs. • Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization.

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide. Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities. DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all. Job Description: Location: Must reside in California The opportunity:  The Associate Director, Quality and Compliance provides operational guidance in the effective delivery of services to clients, members, and stakeholders. Through partnership with operational team leads, the Associate Director collaborates on service delivery, corporate and division strategic priorities and compliance with implementation of all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to quality, fraud, waste and abuse, diversity, equity and inclusion, and civil rights. This position reports to the director within the Compliance department. This position handles contractual and regulatory quality and compliance for California government program clients. In addition, this position serves as the compliance subject matter expert (SME) to the operational leads in implementation of contractually and regulatorily compliant processes. Administers an organizational quality management system and monitors progress against strategic and contractual quality-related goals. How you will contribute:  - Serves as quality and compliance contact and is responsible for overall compliance with contractual, federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting California Quality and Compliance programs. - Monitor, research federal and state regulations and proposed regulations to identify applicability for Company and works with Government Relations and Legal to ensure appropriate application of laws and regulations - Develops training programs to ensure DentaQuest is meeting its legal and contractual obligations - Coordinates and communicates to internal departments and external clients and vendors, where appropriate, all compliance activities and programs, as well as integrates the California Compliance and Quality Programs into the Company’s Compliance Program and Workplan - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in all legislative and regulatory implications for DentaQuest California. - Oversees the operational aspects of California compliance and Quality, working closely with leadership in operational areas to provide audit and monitoring oversight, as well as information to ensure they know regulatory and contractual requirements. - Assists operational departments with review of policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with contract obligations and other applicable requirements - Develops policies and procedures to ensure DentaQuest’s Operations in is compliance and assists with the development of policies and procedures specific to operational areas - Assist account/operational management in responding to health plan and DHCS audits and provide technical assistance to improve performance, as needed and requested - Oversees implementation of initiatives associated with contractual operational compliance and quality and drives to completion What you will bring with you:  - Five years’ experience in government programs product management, regulatory affairs, operations or other similar healthcare related government programs function preferably in health care/managed care environment - Up-to-date knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations, including Medicare/Medicare Advantage and Medicaid requirements - Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority, including skills in collaborating and influencing others - Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) required for formal reports and updates - Ability to read statutes and regulations and interpret them in order to identify compliance needs/risks, etc. - Attend additional training as requested/deemed necessary - California Regulatory knowledge, preferred - Reasoning skills to interpret, predict and improve process and performance - creations and analytic skills of Charts and Graphs - Attention to detail - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems Salary: $101,800 - 152,700 At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions. Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? Join our talent community to stay connected until the time is right for you! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities. We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation. For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice. We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job Category: Compliance Posting End Date: 29/04/2026