Manager, Government Contracting Advisory Services

Highspring; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 109,062 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced government contracting advisory professional to join our team. You will interpret FAR/DFARS/CAS regulations, design and assess compliance programs, and support cost accounting and audit responses for Fortune 100 clients and growth companies.

The role emphasizes risk assessments, indirect rate development, and interaction with client management and government auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 7+ years of government contracting experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Experience designing and implementing government contracting compliance programs.
• Experience performing risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Experience developing indirect rates and cost estimates.
• Ability to interact with client management and government auditors.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• US Citizenship is required for this client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulations related to FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Develop compliance-based business systems.
• Assist in analysis of government allegations of noncompliance.
• Prepare audit finding responses and analysis of cost and financial data.
• Calculate and/or review indirect rates and incurred cost submissions.
• Perform budget and cash‑flow analysis and EAC preparation.
• Establish credibility as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Manage client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Participate in staff development and training.

Skills

FAR knowledge

DFARS knowledge

CAS knowledge

Risk assessments

Compliance reviews

Budget modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Masters in Accounting / MBA

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

COGNOS

IBM TM1

Hyperion Smartview

PeopleSoft

JAMIS

Unanet

Job description

Transform Your Career

We deliver unparalleled opportunities for growth and career advancement. Our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture supports your journey every step of the way.

Embrace new challenges and deliver real value to some of the world’s most influential Fortune 100 brands, growth companies transforming their industries, and mid‑market firms that need help navigating the defining moments of their lifecycle. Work side by side with business leaders to solve complex client challenges and make a true impact. Love what you do as part of a diverse organization committed to collaboration and continuous learning.

The Team – Government Contracting Advisory Services

Our team is comprised of a powerful mix of seasoned professionals with public accounting experience and business consultants with deep expertise in government contracting across multiple industries. We take a comprehensive approach to helping clients navigate through the government contracting life cycle by interpreting regulatory requirements, managing compliance risk, providing advice and assistance to maintain ongoing compliance with contract requirements, providing audit support, and assisting with business system assessments, gap assessments, compliance reviews, regulatory research, and other related activities.

Your Impact

• Interpreting regulations related to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Developing compliance‑based business systems
• Assessing and updating policies and procedures documentation
• Evaluating business processes and recommending improvement initiatives
• Assisting in the analysis of government allegations of noncompliance
• Assisting in the preparation of audit finding responses and analysis of cost and financial data
• Calculating and/or reviewing indirect rates
• Preparing and reviewing incurred cost submissions
• Performing budget and cash‑flow analysis
• Estimation at completion (EAC) preparation and analysis
• Performing contract/project setup and closeout procedures and evaluating for issues
• Establishing credibility as a trusted advisor
• Managing client relationships with an eye toward identifying and closing on new business opportunities
• Actively participating in career development activities and technical training of staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years of relevant government contracting experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Experience designing and implementing government contracting compliance programs.
• Experience performing risk assessments and executing compliance reviews, including unallowable cost reviews, cost proposal reviews, and audit finding response reviews.
• Experience developing indirect rates and cost estimates.
• Experience designing, maintaining, and/or testing controls related to DFARS business systems.
• Ability to interact effectively with client management teams, staff, and government auditors.
• Experience with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), forecasting, and budget modeling.
• Experience with internal/external reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting/audit practices, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% or more.
• US Citizenship is required due to unique security requirements for this client portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Accounting, MBA, CPA, CIA, or CFCM.
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, COGNOS, IBM TM1 (Planning Analytics), Hyperion Smartview/ESS, PeopleSoft, JAMIS, or Unanet.

Determining compensation for this role at Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, office location, and other business needs. The following salary range estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for a variety of bonus and financial incentives.

Base Compensation Range: $109,062 USD – $159,000 USD