Compliance Analyst

Job Requisition: Compliance Specialist — Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Requisition ID:
Title: Compliance Specialist
Department: BWG State and Local Government Line of Business
Reports to: Compliance Manager/Program Director
Location: Austin, TX (hybrid/on-site)
Contract Term: [e.g., 12 months + 2 optional 12‑month renewals]
Start Date: Spring-Summer 2026
Rate / Range: Negotiable
Posting Date: 01/22/26

Expiration Date:: 02/13/26

Summary

The Compliance Specialist ensures that program activities, deliverables, and vendor obligations meet the regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements specified in the RFP for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The role leads compliance planning, control design, monitoring, audit readiness, remediation tracking, and executive reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Framework & Control Design
• Translate RFP compliance requirements into actionable control matrices, procedures, and checklists.
• Establish testing protocols and evidence requirements; map controls to relevant statutes, rules, policies, and contract clauses.
• Monitoring & Assurance
• Perform periodic compliance reviews (sampling, artifact inspection, interview walkthroughs).
• Maintain a compliance register; track findings, risks, corrective actions, and deadlines.
• Audit Readiness & Documentation
• Prepare audit packages and evidence (logs, approvals, attestations, training records, accessibility testing results).
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors; manage requests and remediation plans.
• Accessibility, Security & Privacy Alignment
• Confirm deliverables meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA; testing reports, VPATs) when required by RFP.
• Ensure handling of sensitive data aligns to applicable security/privacy requirements and contractual obligations.
• Vendor & Contract Compliance
• Monitor vendor SLAs, KPIs, and reporting; verify adherence to contract terms and performance requirements.
• Support change orders and maintain compliance impact assessments.
• Policy & Training
• Draft or update SOPs/policies; deliver targeted training and awareness sessions tied to RFP compliance themes.
• Issue Management & Remediation
• Log compliance issues; prioritize and drive remediation; verify closure with evidence.
• Reporting
• Produce regular compliance dashboards, heatmaps, and executive summaries; escalate material risks promptly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Business, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in compliance, audit, risk management, or contract administration in public sector programs.
• Hands-on experience with compliance testing, evidence collection, and audit support.
• Strong understanding of control design, sampling, documentation standards, and traceability.
• Outstanding written communication for policy/procedure drafting and executive reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Texas state compliance landscapes and CPA environments.
• Familiarity with state accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG/Section 508; 1 TAC alignment) and ability to interpret VPATs/testing results.
• Understanding of public sector records retention and audit requirements.
• Experience with vendor performance monitoring, SLAs/KPIs, and contract compliance.
• Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CRCMP, CIA, CIPP/US, or similar compliance/audit credentials.
• Experience aligning compliance programs to RFP-specific requirements and reporting cycles.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory analysis & interpretation
• Risk identification & prioritization
• Meticulous documentation & evidence management
• Stakeholder collaboration & influence
• Ethical judgment & discretion
• Continuous improvement mindset

Compliance & Security Requirements

• Ability to pass background checks required by CPA.
• Adherence to applicable security, privacy, and accessibility requirements
• Compliance with audit, records retention, and data handling standards.
• Non-disclosure and conflict-of-interest attestation.

Work Conditions

• Hybrid/on-site
• Occasional travel within Texas may be required.
• Standard business hours; extended hours near audit cycles or deliverable deadlines.

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume highlighting relevant compliance experience.