In 2024, OSC Global, LLC was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation. CIRI's mission is to promote the economic and social well-being and Alaska Native heritage of their Shareholders, now and into the future, through prudent stewardship of the company's resources, while furthering self-sufficiency among CIRI Shareholders and their families. CIRI's core values are represented throughout their subsidiaries and include Excellence, Respect, Unity, Mission Driven and Honor.
OSC Global serves as the strategic parent organization to a dynamic family of companies delivering advanced IT, cybersecurity, software and systems engineering, enterprise management, and professional services to federal, state, and commercial clients. As an international leader, OSC Global encompasses OSC Edge, OSC EdgeTech, OSC Technical Solutions, and I2X-bringing together approximately 1,000 highly skilled professionals across the United States and seven countries. Together, these organizations form a unified force committed to innovation, mission success, and worldand#8209;class technical excellence.
General Function
OSC Global is seeking a strategic and seasoned
Chief Legal Officer (CLO) to lead our legal, regulatory, and compliance functions. As a $250M engineering, enterprise IT, and cybersecurity firm primarily serving the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE) and private sector our operating environment is defined by high-stakes federal regulations, complex intellectual property (IP) landscapes, and rigorous security requirements.
The CLO will serve as the Company's Business Ethics and Compliance Officer and a key member of the executive leadership team, providing counsel on corporate governance, operational compliance, government contracting (FAR/DFARS), cybersecurity regulations and strategic growth initiatives including MandA. The role will also regularly interface with CIRI's CLO and assist with larger strategic initiatives across the CIRI Enterprise.
The CLO oversees the Facility Security Officer function, ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program, federal regulations, and customer security requirements. The CLO governs all security programs, advises leadership on risk and regulations, and aligns security controls with legal and business needs to support effective operations in classified environments.
Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)
Executive Leadership and Corporate Governance
Strategic Advisory:
Serve as the primary legal and compliance advisor to the CEO, C-Suite, Business Unit Presidents, and Senior VPs. You will integrate legal risk assessments into corporate strategy, ethics programs, and high-value decision-making to ensure OSC Global's growth remains principled and protected.
Corporate Governance and Entity Management:
In coordination with the OSC Global CEO, C-Suite, CIRI Chief Legal Officer, and the OSC Global Board of Directors, manage all aspects of corporate governance. This includes oversight of entity management, joint ventures, and the development of international legal structures as the company scales. Advise on conflicts of interest, fiduciary duties and compliance with ANC shareholder and SBA 8(a) requirements.
Comprehensive Compliance Architecture:
Establish and oversee an enterprise-wide compliance framework that mirrors the complexity of our DoD and DoE portfolios. You will be responsible for ensuring that all business operations, internal policies, and strategic initiatives align with federal regulatory mandates and ethics standards.
Contractual Integrity:
Lead the transformation of the contract review process, ensuring every agreement-from prime contracts to sub-tier vendor labs-is optimized for legal compliance and rigorous adherence to related federal acquisition and security regulations.
Strategic Growth and MandA:
In coordination with CIRI legal and MandA teams, provide legal and compliance due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions. , Lead the legal and compliance due diligence for potential joint ventures. You will ensure that target entities meet OSC Global's rigorous standards for regulatory standing and security clearances during integration.
Outside Counsel Management:
Oversee and optimize the external counsel budget, strategically selecting and managing specialized firms for patents, complex litigation, or specialized tax matters to ensure maximum value and expert coverage.
Supervises the contracts organization and the Facility Security Officer (FSO) functions for OSC Global.
Federal Contracting and Regulatory Compliance
Contract Lifecycle Leadership:
Provide high-level legal architecture to the Contracts and Proposals teams throughout the entire lifecycle-from translating complex RFP requirements and shaping proposal strategies to leading high-stakes negotiations and overseeing seamless contract close-outs.
Acquisition Authority:
Serve as the definitive Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the
FAR, DFARS
, and
DEAR
(Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation). You will be the final word on regulatory interpretation and its impact on OSC Global's strategic positioning.
Structural Risk Management:
Design and oversee the legal framework for all prime and subcontracting agreements, with a specific focus on identifying and mitigating
Organizational Conflicts of Interest (COI)
to protect our competitive standing.
Audit and Financial Integrity:
Champion an "Audit-Ready" culture by ensuring rigorous compliance with
DCAA
and
DCMA
You will manage the legal complexities of
CAS (Cost Accounting Standards)
to ensure financial transparency and regulatory alignment.
Specialized Labor Compliance:
In partnership with HR, provide legal oversight for complex wage determinations-including
SCA (Service Contract Act)
and
Davis-Bacon Act
requirements-ensuring our enterprise IT and engineering workforce remains fully compliant across diverse federal jurisdictions.
Small Business Administration
: Support SBA small business program compliance including affiliation, limitations on subcontracting and reporting.
Technical, Cyber and Intelligence Legal Oversight
Cybersecurity Attestation:
Lead the legal framework for
CMMC 2.0 (Level 2/3) and NIST compliance, ensuring cybersecurity standards are legally defensible to prevent False Claims Act (FCA) liability.
AI and Engineering Ethics: Advise on the legalities of AI-driven software, ensuring compliance with evolving DOD/DOE AI ethics frameworks and the NDAA.
