Public Sector Contracts & Compliance Manager
Dallas
About Qt
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About the Role
Qt Group is hiring a Public Sector Contracts & Compliance Manager to support our growing public sector business. We're seeking an experienced, collaborative professional to help guide our company's public sector compliance. As a member of our Legal team, you'll bring dedicated expertise to ensure operational compliance and support Qt Group's growth in a highly regulated environment.
In this role, you'll serve as Qt's subject matter expert and primary owner of public sector compliance. You'll lead the review, negotiation, and ongoing monitoring of federal contract obligations, working closely within Legal and with Sales, IT, Finance, and other teams to track obligations, build repeatable processes, close gaps, and embed compliant practices across the business. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role for someone who thrives at the intersection of regulation and commercial operations.
This is a hybrid in-office role based in Dallas, TX.
What You'll Do
CMMC & Cybersecurity Compliance
- Support compliance with CMMC and other government cybersecurity requirements.
- Liaise with IT, security, and product teams to assess compliance gaps and implement remediation plans.
Contract Review & Negotiation
- Support negotiation of government contracts, including review of FAR/DFARS clauses.
- Build and maintain tracking of contractual obligations, including FAR/DFARS and other agency requirements.
- Review federal solicitations, RFIs, and RFPs, identifying risks and providing recommendations.
- Liaise with external advisers and outside counsel on public sector compliance matters.
- Advise on and maintain policies for supplier and third-party risk management and flow-downs.
- Advise Sales on federal contract norms and provide training on public sector requirements and contract structures.
- Maintain federal contract trackers, templates, and playbooks.
- Maintain required registrations and certifications, and coordinate with internal teams on required reporting (e.g., VETS reporting).
Operational Compliance
- Coordinate with the Legal and compliance team on export control determinations and compliance for federal contracts.
- Coordinate with the product team and other internal teams on regulatory requirements affecting internal product and support practices.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to align business processes with compliance requirements.
Sales Enablement
- Support Sales on federal procurement regulations and bid/no-bid decisions.
- Prepare compliance representations and certifications for proposals.
- Enable customer-facing compliance discussions.
What You Bring to the Table
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of experience in government contracting, with demonstrable hands-on expertise in FAR and DFARS compliance—preferably within the technology or government contracting sectors.
- A strong understanding of CMMC / NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity frameworks and experience coordinating with IT teams.
- Experience with export control regulations and federal supply chain compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, IT, Finance, and Legal teams, translating complex federal regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare compliance representations, certifications, and internal playbooks to a high standard.
Bonus Points For...
- Professional certification such as NCMA Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), CPCM, or an active security clearance (Secret or above).
- Prior experience in a software, technology, or dual-use product company selling to the public sector.
- Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) or experience supporting government contract management systems.
The Qt Company offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.
We support pay transparency: for all the roles at Qt we publish the salary ranges in our job ads in compliance with Massachusetts law. Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and dependent care, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and 401(k). In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.
Are You Our Next Qtie?
We believe work should support your life, not the other way around. That’s why our benefits are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and meaningful across every stage of your journey. From wellbeing and growth to celebrating life’s big (and small) moments, we invest in what matters to you—wherever you are.
- Flexibility You Can Count On
We offer hybrid working options and flexible hours, empowering you to balance your personal life and professional goals — because life outside of work matters, too. - Meaningful Wellbeing Support
From mental health resources to physical wellness programs, we offer practical, accessible support tailored to your local context. - Opportunities to Grow
Whether it’s on-the-job learning, mentorship, or access to international projects, we invest in your development so you can take your career where you want it to go. - Inclusive by Design
You’ll join a team that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration, and creates space for everyone to contribute and feel connected. - Rewarding Your Impact
Our compensation and benefits packages are competitive, regularly reviewed, and locally relevant—so your hard work is recognized, wherever you are.
Show Up as Yourself at Qt
At Qt, we appreciate the individual differences of our employees and aim to promote diversity through all our practices. We provide a workplace that generates equal opportunities regardless of gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, and any other factors. We have unique products, but our people make us exceptional. We strongly encourage people from all groups to apply - we welcome you as you are.
We would like to know more about you. Tell us about your skills, strengths, and knowledge, but even more importantly, about yourself.
About Qt
Qt Group (Nasdaq Helsinki: QTCOM) is a global software company, trusted by industry leaders and over 1.5 million developers worldwide to create applications and smart devices that users love. We help our customers to increase productivity through the entire product development lifecycle - from UI design and software development to quality management and deployment.
Our customers are in more than 70 different industries in over 180 countries. Qt Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, we have nearly 1000 Qties globally. To learn more, visit www.qt.io