Government Compliance Senior Specialist

Overview

This role is responsible for government compliance support with strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The position prepares and submits annual Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP) and supports Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) development, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with regulatory requirements. It also supports all phases of DCAA audits (incurred cost, forward pricing, CAS, and business systems), from readiness through resolution, including sustainable corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP) and ensure timely submission
• Support preparation and submission of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP)
• Support all phases of DCAA audits (ICP, FPRP, CAS, business systems, etc.) from readiness activities through resolutions
• Provide guidance on FAR/DFARS requirements, cost accounting standards, and related government accounting and compliance topics to supported organizations
• Own the CAS Disclosure Statement, including preparing revisions, identifying cost accounting practice changes, and developing cost impact analyses
• Ensure consistency between disclosed and actual practices
• Manage relationships with government auditors, negotiate audit findings, and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Advise on FAR Part 31 Cost Principles and collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Estimating teams to ensure all direct and indirect costs charged to government contracts are allowable, allocable, and reasonable
• Conduct compliance training for employees on topics such as labor charging, DFARS business systems, and government audit processes
• Lead and/or support ad hoc compliance requests and special projects
• Interface with DCMA (DACOs/ACOs), DCAA auditors, and customers as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of reconciliation of financial statements, schedule organization and indirect rate pools, and support documentation requirements
• Strong understanding of projected indirect rates and base and pool development
• Strong government accounting knowledge and experience at a defense contractor or government agency, including experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and working with DCMA and DCAA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting incurred cost, forward pricing, CAS, and business systems audit readiness through resolution

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas): $84,000–$156,000
• Salary range (Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia): $73,000–$135,000
• This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer amount may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.
• Benefits may include: health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary by date of hire, schedule type, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Location and Schedule

• Location: Remote
• Job schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off)

Application Details and Additional Information

• Application window for this requisition is anticipated to close December 24, 2026.
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Security clearance may be required. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Conditional offers may be subject to government security investigation(s) and applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. A drug-free workplace is maintained, including pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.