Government Contract Pricing & Compliance Manager

ADP, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA's Shipbuilding team is seeking a Manager, Contract Compliance & Pricing to establish the government contract cost, pricing, and compliance foundation necessary to support new program bids for a shipyard entity entering government vessel work for the first time, and to ensure ongoing readiness for DCAA/DCMA audit and oversight.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of government contract compliance, pricing and cost accounting experience, and the ability to build compliance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of government contract compliance, cost accounting, or pricing experience on the contractor side (e.g., shipbuilder, prime contractor, or defense supplier).
• Experience supporting proposal pricing and cost volume development for U.S. government bids.
• Prior experience in shipbuilding, aerospace/defense, or complex manufacturing.

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 and forward pricing rate proposals.
• Advise on FAR/DFARS/CAS requirements and their practical implications for bidding and contract execution.
• Support development of indirect rate structures and cost pools 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 contract compliance

Cost accounting

Pricing experience

DCAA/DCMA audit readiness

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA's Shipbuilding team is seeking a Manager, Contract Compliance & Pricing to establish the government contract cost, pricing, and compliance foundation necessary to support new program bids for a shipyard entity entering government vessel work for the first time, and to ensure ongoing readiness for DCAA/DCMA audit and oversight.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of government contract compliance, pricing and cost accounting experience, and the ability to build compliance