Gov't Contracting Compliance Specialist

Optimum; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum seeks a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to manage day-to-day compliance tracking, governance, and audit readiness for commercial enterprise and public sector portfolios. You will partner with Sales, Legal, and Contracts to align with FAR/DFARS and E-Rate rules while maintaining auditable documentation.

The role reports to the Manager of Contract Management and emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, and evolving regulatory knowledge to support business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2–4 years of compliance or contract administration experience in telecom/ISP or hybrid commercial/government enterprise.
• Proven experience organizing, compiling, and defending documentation for formal regulatory, financial, or contract reviews.
• Foundational exposure to USAC/E-Rate or RHC, or FAR/DFARS, with willingness to cross-train into missing disciplines.
• Direct experience with Salesforce and Salesforce Contracts (CLM) to track workflows, clauses, and milestones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and familiarity with AI assistants to enhance workflow.

Responsibilities

• Audit Coordination & Governance: maintain an audit-ready posture across contract portfolios.
• USAC Program Administration (E-Rate & RHC): assist in forms and documentation preparation.
• Federal Contracting & Evolving Operations: map FAR/DFARS requirements to internal ownership and approvals.
• Vendor Compliance: monitor flow-down requirements and regulatory form packages.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Legal, Contracts, and Billing to ensure compliance integrity.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Reading

Cross-Functional Coordination

Growth & Adaptability Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Salesforce Contracts (CLM)

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)

AI assistants (e.g., Copilot)

Job description

Optimum seeks a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to manage day-to-day compliance tracking, governance, and audit readiness for commercial enterprise and public sector portfolios. You will partner with Sales, Legal, and Contracts to align with FAR/DFARS and E-Rate rules while maintaining auditable documentation.

The role reports to the Manager of Contract Management and emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, and evolving regulatory knowledge to support business