Chief Compliance Officer (Director IV)
Job #: TSC-17
- TWC Job #: 16871961
- Opening Date: 5/30/2025
- Travel Required: 10%
- Monthly Salary: $13,333.34 - $14,166.67
- Position Location: Austin, Texas
- Group Step: B29
- Class: 1623
- Status: Veteran Hold
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.
How to Apply
Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit www.sss.gov. View a copy of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should email the OOG’s Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager or call 512-463-8315 in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.
Contact Human Resources
(512) 463-5873