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Overview
CAES is searching for an experiencedUS Government Compliance Manager to join our Corporate office. This position is responsible for providing practical, solution oriented guidance on all aspects of US Government (USG) Compliance.
The main focus will be on internal controls, oversight, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
Responsibilities
Finance - Create, track, maintain, perform analytics and support (indirect) bidding rates, direct labor rates, and communicate internally and externally (FPRP to ACO/DCMA/DCAA)
General -Ensure proper internal control environment is in place at all CAES businesses. Develop and maintain policies, tools and other resources related to USG Contracting and compliance programs and oversee compliance monitoring. Ensure sites have adequate policies, procedures and training in place, identify deficiencies and provide support and guidance to remediate
Support Divisions, sites, and employees regarding USG compliance to include assessments, non-compliances, interpretation and application of FAR, DFARs, CAS, and contract clauses
Perform annual Risk Assessments to identify risk (non-compliance) areas and remediate
Perform reviews and analysis of Business Systems, applicable DCAA Mandatory Annual Audit Requirements (MAARs) to ensure Divisions/Sites are compliant
Cost Accounting Standards - Prepare/maintain Disclosure Statements, provide guidance regarding cost accounting changes/issues/noncompliances and assist in the preparation of cost impact proposals
Training - Identify training needs, and work with sites to establish plans to provide training
DCAA/DCMA Support - Primary point of contact for DCAA/DCMA and/or contract audits
Manage allegations of non-compliance and any other disputes and ensure proper communication across various US audit agencies
Works with sites to ensure timely and adequate submittal of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and Incurred Cost Submissions
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of progressive experience in a government contract compliance environment
5+ years of experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Truth in Negotiations (TINA) requirements and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
3+ years of experience interacting with DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency), DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency), and/or Contracting Officers
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or in a directly related field
Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or in a directly related field
Subject matter expert of FAR, CAS, TINA, Business Systems and Processes, Contract Clauses, Indirect Rates, Forward Pricing Agreements, and related rules and regulations
Working knowledge of statistical forecasting, regression, and trend analysis techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the capability to operate and communicate to senior levels within CAES
Working knowledge of ERP systems
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance
Travel:
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
CAES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of CAES to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. CAES will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.
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CAES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to CAEScareers@caes.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.