Manager of Contract Compliance and Pricing

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. in Arlington/Rosslyn, VA seeks a Manager, Contract Compliance & Pricing to establish the government contract cost, pricing, and compliance foundation for new Navy bids and CAS-covered work.

Lead cost estimation, build compliance policies, support DCAA/DCMA audit readiness, and advise on FAR/DFARS requirements for bidding and contract execution. On-site role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of government contract compliance, cost accounting, or pricing experience.
• Experience supporting proposal pricing and cost volume development for U.S. government bids.
• Prior experience in shipbuilding, aerospace & defense, or complex manufacturing required.
• Able to build compliance processes from scratch for an organization new to certain program types.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

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, incurred cost submissions, and forward pricing rate proposals.
• Advise program, contracts, and finance leadership on FAR/DFARS/CAS requirements and their practical implications for bidding and contract execution.
• Support development of indirect rate structures and cost pools appropriate 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 contracting

Cost accounting

Pricing

FAR/DFARS/CAS knowledge

DCAA/DCMA audit knowledge

Security clearance

Job description

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Manager of Contract Compliance and Pricing

Arlington, VA, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Manager, Contract Compliance & Pricing
Location: Rosslyn, VA (On-site)

Position 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.

Key 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, incurred cost submissions, and forward pricing rate proposals.


• Advise program, contracts, and finance leadership on FAR/DFARS/CAS requirements and their practical implications for bidding and contract execution.


• Support development of indirect rate structures and cost pools appropriate for a newly formed government contracting entity.


• Partner with Program Finance and Legal to ensure contract terms align with cost accounting and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of government contract compliance, cost accounting, or pricing experience gained on the contractor side (e.g., within a shipbuilder, prime contractor, or defense supply chain company), including hands-on ownership of CAS/FAR/DFARS compliance activities such as incurred cost submissions, rate structures, or DCAA/DCMA audit response.


• Experience supporting proposal pricing and cost volume development for U.S. government bids.


• Prior experience in shipbuilding, aerospace & defense, or complex manufacturing required.


• Able to build compliance processes from scratch for an organization new to certain program types.


• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market conditions, geographic location and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package.

Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.