Defense Shipbuilding: Contract Pricing & Compliance Lead

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. in Arlington/Rosslyn, VA seeks a Manager, Contract Compliance & Pricing to establish the government contract cost, pricing, and compliance foundation for new Navy bids and CAS-covered work.

Lead cost estimation, build compliance policies, support DCAA/DCMA audit readiness, and advise on FAR/DFARS requirements for bidding and contract execution. On-site role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of government contract compliance, cost accounting, or pricing experience.
• Experience supporting proposal pricing and cost volume development for U.S. government bids.
• Prior experience in shipbuilding, aerospace & defense, or complex manufacturing required.
• Able to build compliance processes from scratch for an organization new to certain program types.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and pricing estimation for government contract bids, including proposals for new Navy shipbuilding programs.
• Build compliance infrastructure — policies, procedures, and cost accounting practices — to support entry into CAS-covered work.
• Prepare the organization for DCAA/DCMA audit engagement, including business systems reviews, incurred cost submissions, and forward pricing rate proposals.
• Advise program, contracts, and finance leadership on FAR/DFARS/CAS requirements and their practical implications for bidding and contract execution.
• Support development of indirect rate structures and cost pools appropriate for a newly formed government contracting entity.
• Partner with Program Finance and Legal to ensure contract terms align with cost accounting and compliance requirements.

Skills

Government contracting

Cost accounting

Pricing

FAR/DFARS/CAS knowledge

DCAA/DCMA audit knowledge

Security clearance

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. in Arlington/Rosslyn, VA seeks a Manager, Contract Compliance & Pricing to establish the government contract cost, pricing, and compliance foundation for new Navy bids and CAS-covered work.

Lead cost estimation, build compliance policies, support DCAA/DCMA audit readiness, and advise on FAR/DFARS requirements for bidding and contract execution. On-site role with competitive compensation.