Manager EVMS Compliance

Austal Usa, LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA, LLC is seeking a seasoned EVMS Compliance Manager to ensure ongoing compliance with government EVMS standards and metrics. The role includes leading audits, developing corrective actions, and training CAMs and schedulers on DECM requirements.

You will coordinate with DCMA, SUPSHIP, and other auditors, while promoting a culture of compliance across the organization and across Austal USA and its subsidiaries. Strong regulatory knowledge and ERP/system experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent required.
• 7-10 years in support of manufacturing in compliance, EVMS scheduling, material program planning or audit related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience in the Federal contracting industry.
• Strong knowledge of 142 EVMS Test Metric Specifications.
• Experience with government compliance issues required, esp. with DCAA/DCMA/SUPSHIP.
• Experience external audit firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the Company maintains EVMS compliance with federal government contracting rules and regulations through regulatory reviews and research.
• Primary responsibility for Company surveillance related to DCMA EVMS Compliance Metric (DECM).
• Responsible for CAP log and implementation relating to open CAR data.
• Performs weekly/monthly DECM compliance assessments on overall program health.
• Liaises with government agencies and auditors; educates CAMs, Schedulers and EVMS Analysts on DECM and EVMS requirements.
• Manages EVMS audits for Austal USA and subsidiaries; prepares responses to audit requests.
• Develops audit strategies that provide value to the Company; oversees compliance reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Independent work

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Empower

Primavera

IFS

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Director of Production Control

SUPERVISES:

Not Applicable

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the Company maintains EVMS compliance with federal government contracting rules and regulations which involve financial reporting by performing regulatory reviews and research
• Primary responsibility of Company surveillance as it relates to DCMA EVMS Compliance Metric (DECM)
• Responsible for Corrective Action Plan (CAP) log
• Responsible for implementation of CAP as it relates to open Corrective Action Request (CAR) data
• Responsible for weekly/monthly DECM compliance assessments on overall health of program
• Leveraging evms/scheduling/planning software tools to automate metrics and findings
• Performs operational reviews consistent with internal policies and procedures
• Liaises with various government agencies, predominately DCMA/ SUPSHIP, external audit agencies and other financial consulting organizations
• Educate and train Control Account Managers, Schedulers and EVMS Analyst on DECM and other EVMS requirements
• Responsible for Control Account Manger (CAM) training program and testing
• Manages all aspects of EVMS audits for Austal USA and its subsidiaries
• Prepares responses to SUPSHIP/DCMA or other government agency audit requests and reports as well as maintains internal management review reporting
• Determines and develops audit strategies that provide economic value to the entire Company
• Manages the EVMS compliance function of Austal USA and its subsidiaries
• Manages and coordinates all miscellaneous compliance reporting requirements involving all financial reporting
• Works with management to identify potential government and risk compliance problems
• Oversees the development of policies and procedures for areas of responsibility within the organization
• Act as a EVMS Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Monitoring for changes in, and making recommendations for improvements to comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies that govern business activities in your department or subject area.
• Assist in compliance risk assessments and risk reporting in accordance with the Company's risk assessment program.
• Developing, providing, and documenting compliance training, as applicable.
• Compliance monitoring, surveillance, and auditing efforts, and assisting in investigations of suspected compliance violations.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent required
• 7-10 years in support of manufacturing in compliance, EVMS scheduling, material program planning or audit related experience
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience in the Federal contracting industry
• Strong knowledge of 142 EVMS Test Metric Specifications.
• Experience with government compliance issues required, especially with DCAA/ DCMA/SUPSHIP
• Experience external audit firms preferred
• Ability to build strong relationships, strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate and address questions with all levels of management.
• Must work with a sense of urgency and have the ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Can handle demands from multiple customers and has the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization skills a must.
• Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with EVMS/Scheduling tools, preferably Empower and Primavera.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably IFS.

TOOLS: Not Applicable

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

Ability to work independent and exercise sound judgment. Exercises a wide degree of latitude and creativity when analyzing issues and suggesting solutions. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

LIAISES WITH:

All departmental personnel throughout the organization to include Senior Leadership. Auditors, Finance Team, CAMs, Controller, CFO, DCMA/DCAA/ SUPSHIP, Corporate personnel, Compliance Consultants, EVMS, Schedulers, Planners and other Regulatory Authorities.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, +90dB.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMITMENT

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Austal's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.