Government Compliance Specialist

Overview

This role focuses on government compliance for defense-related contracting. The position requires strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Responsibilities include preparing and submitting annual Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP), supporting Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP), and assisting with all phases of DCAA audits, from readiness through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP) and ensure timely submittal
• Support the preparation and submittal of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP)
• Support all phases of DCAA audits (including incurred cost, forward pricing, CAS, and business systems audits) from readiness activities through resolution
• Provide guidance on FAR/DFARS requirements, cost accounting standards, and other government accounting and compliance topics to supported organizations
• Own the CAS Disclosure Statement, including:
  • Preparing and submitting revisions
  • Identifying cost accounting practice changes
  • Developing cost impact analyses
• Ensure consistency between disclosed and actual practices
• Manage government auditor relationships, negotiate audit findings, and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Advise internal stakeholders on FAR Part 31 Cost Principles and collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Estimating teams to ensure 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 requests and special projects regarding compliance matters
• Interface with DCMA (DACOs/ACOs), DCAA auditors, and customers as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related 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 and working with DCMA and DCAA

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

• Remote role salary range (California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas): $73,000 - $135,000
• Remote role salary range (Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia): $63,500 - $117,500
• 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
  • Company-paid holidays
• Program availability may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Location

• Remote
• This role’s pay transparency ranges vary by state/area as listed above.

Additional Information

• Job schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
• Anticipated application window close: January 30, 2027
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.