Public Sector Compliance Manager — Risk & Audit Lead

Salesforce; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Manager, Compliance - Public Sector Contracts to lead the validation framework for global public sector obligations and to mitigate FCA exposure. The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and sits at the intersection of Risk, Legal, Tech, and Public Sector Operations.

Responsibilities include end-to-end risk categorization, self-certification validations, and high-level risk reporting, with collaboration across Internal Audit, Legal, and Public Sector Contracts

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in compliance, government contract management, internal audit, or enterprise risk management.
• Public Sector Expertise: Strong foundation in U.S. federal and public sector contracting compliance, including FCA risks.
• Control Validation & Data Mastery: Proven background executing control validation methodologies and managing high-volume data sets.
• Tooling Proficiency: Hands-on experience with eGRC/GRC platforms and risk controls software.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Validation Framework: lead end-to-end risk categorization of ~2,000 annual public sector obligations across global markets.
• Design and execute semi-annual self-certification validation processes for high-risk obligations.
• Deliver high-level risk reporting, trend analysis, and insights to CCO leadership.
• Audit Liaison: manage tracking, evidence delivery, and remediation status with Internal Audit.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and internal Legal to resolve validation questions.
• Coordinate with Public Sector Contracts Management and eGRC Engineering to map and automate obligations and controls.
• Partner with eGRC sprint teams to prioritize platform enhancements and workflow automation.
• Mentor and develop a Compliance Analyst; scale operations as volumes grow.

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Manager, Compliance - Public Sector Contracts to lead the validation framework for global public sector obligations and to mitigate FCA exposure. The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and sits at the intersection of Risk, Legal, Tech, and Public Sector Operations.

Responsibilities include end-to-end risk categorization, self-certification validations, and high-level risk reporting, with collaboration across Internal Audit, Legal, and Public Sector Contracts