Vice President, Federal Contractor Strategy & Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Direct the organization's federal contractor program by creating and implementing a strategic roadmap aimed at enhancing federal business operations.

• Set strategic priorities, establish timelines, and develop governance structures to ensure accountability for federal contractor initiatives.

• Provide guidance to executive leadership on strategies for entering federal markets, assessing risk exposure, understanding compliance obligations, and ensuring operational readiness.

• Create scalable, cross-departmental operational frameworks that facilitate sustainable growth for federal contractors.

• Ensure adherence to relevant federal regulations and standards, such as SCA, FAR, Executive Orders, contractor business ethics, compliance requirements, cybersecurity and data protection mandates, as well as labor laws and affirmative action obligations.

• Supervise the implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls necessary for federal contractor operations.

• Coordinate the organization’s readiness for audits, assessments, certifications, and government reviews.

• Keep track of regulatory changes and evaluate their operational implications across the enterprise.

• Manage federal contract registrations and certifications, including SAM, UEI, socioeconomic certifications, and representations and certifications filings.

• Ensure timely renewal of registrations and maintenance of ongoing compliance documentation.

• Collaborate with Business, Legal, HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Compliance, and other departmental leaders to implement federal contractor requirements.

• Lead enterprise-wide change management initiatives pertaining to federal contractor operations.

• Coordinate compliant recordkeeping, procurement, subcontracting, cybersecurity, and reporting processes.

• Organize training and awareness programs for both leadership and staff.

• Identify operational risks and opportunities for enhancement; develop strategies for mitigation, corrective action plans, and process improvements.

• Create internal monitoring and reporting mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance and audit readiness.

• Assist with investigations, reporting obligations, and remediation efforts.

• Work alongside business development on federal opportunities, proposal compliance reviews, contract risk assessments, contract requirements, flow-down clauses, and subcontractor compliance obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Government, Public Administration, Compliance, Finance, or a related field.

• Over 12 years of progressive experience in roles related to federal contracting, government compliance, regulatory transformation, or operational leadership.

• Proven track record in building and enhancing federal contractor capabilities or leading compliance initiatives in complex corporate settings.

• Strong understanding of FAR, SCA, DFARS, and federal contractor compliance requirements.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership and enterprise stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex organizational and cross-functional change initiatives.

• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership capabilities.

• Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, JD, LLM).

• Preferred: Experience in supporting private entities with government contracts.

• Preferred: Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, FedRAMP, CMMC, or others.

• Preferred: Previous experience in the design and implementation of business processes and systems for large multinational organizations pursuing federal contracting opportunities.

• Preferred: Professional certifications related to federal contractor compliance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• 401(k) Savings Plan.

• 401(k) matching.

• Paid Time Off (including vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

• Eligibility for bonuses.