Government Contract Compliance Manager

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Virginia; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services in Virginia seeks an experienced Government Contract Compliance Manager to support a large-scale monitorship for a major defense contractor. You will lead testing, assess controls, and strengthen compliance programs across government contracting, business systems, pricing, and subcontract management.

You will coordinate with legal counsel and client leadership, prepare executive reports, and guide teams through regulatory readiness, mock audits, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in government contractor compliance, contract administration, government audit, consulting, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of FAR, CAS, TINA.
• Experience assessing government contractor compliance programs and internal controls.
• Experience leading testing efforts and reviewing supporting documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct compliance reviews and testing related to government contracting regulations and business systems.
• Evaluate client processes for FAR, DFARS, CAS, TINA compliance.
• Develop and maintain testing documentation and workpapers.
• Lead assigned workstreams and oversee project timelines.
• Prepare executive summaries, reports, and recommendations.
• Support contractor business system evaluations and remediation.
• Assist with pricing analyses and cost-related compliance matters.
• Support audits readiness and regulatory inquiries.

Conocimientos

FAR knowledge

DFARS knowledge

TINA knowledge

CAS knowledge

Audit testing

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/Business)

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Government Contract Compliance Manager to support a large-scale compliance monitorship engagement for a major defense contractor. This role will serve as a key contributor in evaluating, testing, and strengthening compliance programs related to government contracting requirements, business systems, pricing practices, subcontract management, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), contractor business systems, and government audit requirements. This individual will lead workstreams, oversee testing activities, develop compliance assessments, and support the successful execution of a complex client engagement involving multiple stakeholders, including legal counsel and client leadership.

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside former DCAA professionals, compliance specialists, and consulting leaders on a highly visible project through year-end, with potential for future opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Monitoring & Assessments

Conduct compliance reviews and testing activities related to government contracting regulations and business systems.

Evaluate client processes for compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, TINA, and other applicable government requirements.

Perform detailed documentation reviews and testing procedures to support compliance assessments and monitorship activities.

Assess internal controls, identify compliance gaps, and recommend remediation strategies.

Assist in developing and enhancing compliance programs related to:

Pricing and estimating

Subcontract administration

Contract management

Government contractor business systems

Project Execution

Lead assigned workstreams and subtasks within larger project engagements.

Review and sign off on testing documentation and supporting workpapers.

Coordinate activities among consulting teams, legal advisors, and client stakeholders.

Prepare findings, observations, and recommendations for leadership review.

Help manage project timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.

Conduct compliance and readiness assessments.

Support contractor business system evaluations and remediation efforts.

Assist with proposal reviews, pricing analyses, and cost-related compliance matters.

Evaluate policies, procedures, and controls for regulatory adequacy and effectiveness.

Support mock audits, internal reviews, and government audit preparedness initiatives.

Assist clients in responding to regulatory inquiries and compliance concerns.

Documentation & Reporting

Develop clear and defensible documentation supporting compliance conclusions.

Prepare executive-level summaries, reports, and presentations.

Maintain detailed records of testing procedures, findings, and corrective action recommendations.

Ensure work products meet professional consulting and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related field.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in government contractor compliance, contract administration, government audit, consulting, or related fields.

Strong understanding of:

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)

Experience assessing government contractor compliance programs and internal controls.

Experience leading testing efforts and reviewing supporting documentation.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with DCAA, DCMA, or another government oversight agency.

Experience supporting monitorships, compliance investigations, or regulatory remediation efforts.

Public accounting, internal audit, or consulting background.

Experience evaluating contractor business systems.

Knowledge of pricing and estimating practices for government contractors.

Experience developing compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.

CPA, CIA, CFE, CGFM, or related professional certification preferred.