Chief Compliance Officer (Director IV)

Chief Compliance Officer – Austin, Texas

The Texas Space Commission (Commission) is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer (Director IV).

Who We Are

The Texas Space Commission works to promote innovation in the field of space operations and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the Texas economy. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $13,333.34 - $14,166.67 a month ($160,000.08 - $170,000.04 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This is a job that performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing compliance strategy direction and guidance for the Commission. Work involves establishing the Commission’s compliance and monitoring strategy, goals, and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; directing and overseeing the monitoring of Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF) grants to ensure compliance with Texas Government Code (TGC) Ch. 482, and rules adopted by the Board; monitoring program activities; and reporting compliance to the Board.

• Develops, establishes, implements, and directs the Commission’s statutorily-required compliance program.
• Develops, establishes, and implement goals and objectives that are consistent with and support overall Commission strategies.
• Reviews grant proposals for compliance with program rules established pursuant to TGC Ch. 482 prior to submission to the Board.
• Coordinates with the Executive Director, the Board, General Counsel, and the Office of the Governor regarding compliance to ensure financial programs comply with pertinent federal and state standards, including ethics, standards of conduct, and conflicts of interest.
• Monitors the grant review process for compliance with standards, uniformity in method, and adherence to statutes and regulations.
• Reviews, evaluates, and monitors grant recipients’ compliance with grant award contractual terms, agency statute and regulations, and other applicable state policies.
• Oversees and examines business operations, control structures and systems, and accounting records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with statutes and regulations.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; recommends corrective action plans and guidance for resolution of compliance issues.
• Reviews all documents and other information that are relevant to compliance activities.
• Prepares audit and compliance monitoring reports.
• Provides technical advice on the requirements, liabilities, and penalties of compliance and non-compliance.
• Develops and implements an annual compliance monitoring plan.
• Oversees and/or conducts compliance monitoring and risk assessments.
• Investigates suspected compliance violations.
• Develops recommendations to improve agency processes, information systems, and procedures.
• Develops compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Acts as liaison with outside auditors and other external entities.
• Represents the Commission at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.

 How You’ll Qualify

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, law, business, public administration, or a related field; and
• Four (4) years of professional experience in compliance, including one (1) year of leading a compliance and/or audit team.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Advanced degree, e.g., JD, MBA, MPA, etc.;
• Five (5) years of compliance experience in state government; and
• Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for a professional who is skilled at providing compliance strategy direction and guidance and enjoys working in a fast-paced and professional environment. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.