Manager - Government Contractor Advisory

Overview

A leading accounting and consulting firm is seeking a growth-oriented Manager to join their Government Contractor Advisory practice. This fully remote U.S.-based role focuses on helping clients strengthen compliance, audit readiness, pricing, contract administration, and business system requirements across federal programs. The ideal candidate is client-focused, possesses strong project management and leadership skills, and is interested in contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to government contractor clients, guiding them through all phases of contract and grant management lifecycle and addressing complex compliance and operational challenges
• Lead compliance and gap assessments involving FAR, DFARS, CAS, and related federal requirements
• Support client interactions with DCAA, DCMA, and other agency auditors
• Review solicitation clauses, contract terms, and award requirements to help clients understand obligations and risks
• Provide proposal, pricing, estimating, and cost or price analysis support
• Assist with contract modifications, bid protests, requests for equitable adjustments, claims, and contract closeouts
• Help clients develop processes, policies, procedures, internal controls, and training to support strong contract and grant management
• Provide leadership to team members through coaching, mentoring, professional development, and performance feedback
• Build and maintain relationships with executive stakeholders while contributing to business development and practice growth initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with knowledge of accounting principles; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing compliance, contract or grant management, contract administration, auditing, or advising organizations subject to FAR, CAS, Uniform Guidance, DFARS, or other federal regulations
• Experience interfacing with DCAA, DCMA, and other agency auditors on behalf of clients (including pre-award SF 1408 accounting system reviews, business system audits, floor checks, and paid voucher reviews)
• Working knowledge of the six DFARS Contractor Business Systems, including ability to evaluate adequacy, identify deficiencies, and support remediation
• Experience preparing or reviewing incurred cost submissions, provisional or forward pricing billing rates, and indirect rate structures
• Familiarity with FAR Part 31 cost principles, cost allowability and allocability, and CAS Disclosure Statements
• Experience with pricing, cost or price analysis, requests for equitable adjustments, claims, terminations, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), or IPP is a plus
• Ability to travel for client work as needed, not expected to exceed 15%

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,300 - $176,400, determined by role, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and geographic location
• Competitive compensation packages based on performance
• Comprehensive benefits program including annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous paid time off; retirement plans; paid care leave; and other programs supporting personal and work life balance

Location

• Fully remote within the United States
• Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States; no work sponsorship provided

This role will remain open for at least five calendar days and may continue until a qualified applicant is selected or the position is closed.