IBM · 4 days ago
U.S. Public Sector Compliance Officer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIBM is seeking a highly experienced and strategic U.S. Public Sector Compliance Officer to lead and support compliance efforts across all IBM business activities involving U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting. This pivotal role ensures adherence to complex regulatory frameworks, mitigating risk, and fostering a culture of integrity and compliance throughout IBM’s public sector operations.
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Responsibilities
Lead compliance programs related to U.S. federal government contracting
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain policies and training programs addressing all areas of federal contracting compliance including: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); Time charging requirements; Required Code of Ethics and conduct standards
Participate as a key stakeholder in strategy, communications, and audits with external federal regulators, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Support internal investigations and responses to government inquiries related to federal contracting compliance
Advise leadership on compliance risks, regulatory changes, and best practices with a focus on compliance and business operations
Oversee compliance with state and local government contracting regulations, including: Gifts and amenities policies, Lobbying statutes, Labor standards and prevailing wage requirements
Review and approve escalated requests for sponsorships, grants, and exceptions
Provide guidance on ethics and lobbying restrictions across diverse jurisdictions
Design and deliver training programs for employees on public sector compliance topics
Collaborate with legal, finance, and business teams to develop and update policies and procedures and ensure continued adherence to requirements
Conduct compliance risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
Support internal and external audit responses
Lead integrity summits and awareness initiatives across IBM’s public sector teams
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in government contracting compliance
Broad understanding of: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Controlled Unclassified Information handling requirements, Federal government enforcement mechanisms, State and local government contracting rules, Ethics and lobbying regulations, Gift policies and labor standards
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance
Proven track record in policy development, employee training, and internal audit
Preferred
Doctorate Degree
Prior experience interacting with DCAA and DCMA auditors or similar agencies is highly preferred
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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