Federal Purchase Card Compliance Manager

Aalis Management Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting, LLC seeks a Federal Purchase Card Compliance Manager to lead compliance reviews and audit activities for a federal agency in Bethesda, MD. The role requires expertise in government procurement, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to engage senior leaders and present findings.

The successful candidate will oversee project execution, ensure regulatory alignment with FAR and GSA SmartPay, and guide contract deliverables while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Significant experience supporting federal Government purchase card, charge card, procurement compliance, financial oversight, or audit programs.
• Experience leading compliance reviews or audit teams.
• Working knowledge of: GSA SmartPay, OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B, FAR, Federal purchase card internal controls.
• Experience briefing senior government officials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage federal purchase card compliance review activities.
• Oversee audit teams, workpaper development, quality control, and contract deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and purchase card policies.
• Review internal controls and identify compliance risks and process improvements.
• Present audit findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to Government leadership.
• Manage customer relationships and provide strategic acquisition and compliance guidance.
• Ensure project milestones, schedules, and deliverables are completed on time.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Federal purchase card programs

Audit management

Regulatory compliance

Compliance reviews

Presentation to government leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GSA SmartPay

OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B

FAR

Internal controls

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title: Federal Purchase Card Compliance Manager

Client: Federal Agency

Location: Bethesda, MD/Remote (Must be able to report to the Bethesda office for meetings as required)

Clearance: Public Trust

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Number of Position(s): 1

Work Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm

Work Day: Monday – Friday

Period of Performance: 9/2026 - 9/2031

Anticipated Start Date: September 3, 2026

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Manager to lead a federal Purchase Card Compliance support program for a federal agency. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for compliance reviews, audit activities, quality assurance, and contract deliverables while serving as a trusted advisor to Government leadership.

This role requires extensive experience in federal purchase card programs, financial oversight, procurement compliance, and audit management. The selected individual will oversee project execution, ensure regulatory compliance, and present findings and recommendations to senior government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage federal purchase card compliance review activities.
• Oversee audit teams, workpaper development, quality control, and contract deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and purchase card policies.
• Review internal controls and identify compliance risks and process improvements.
• Present audit findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to Government leadership.
• Manage customer relationships and provide strategic acquisition and compliance guidance.
• Ensure project milestones, schedules, and deliverables are completed on time.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Significant experience supporting federal Government purchase card, charge card, procurement compliance, financial oversight, or audit programs.
• Experience leading compliance reviews or audit teams.
• Working knowledge of:
  • GSA SmartPay
  • OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Federal purchase card internal controls
• Experience briefing senior government officials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CIA
• CFE
• CPA
• CGAP
• CGFM
• PMP or other project management certifications are a plus.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.