U.S. Public Sector Compliance Officer

Introduction

IBM 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 carries broad scope and authority, ensuring adherence to complex regulatory frameworks, mitigating risk, and fostering a culture of integrity and compliance throughout IBM’s public sector operations.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Federal Government Contracting Compliance

• Lead compliance programs related to U.S. federal government contracting.
• Collaberate 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.
  

State and Local Government Contracting Compliance

• 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.
  

Training, Policy Development, and Risk Management

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 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 Technical And Professional Experience

• Prior experience interacting with DCAA and DCMA auditors or similar agencies is highly preferred