Senior Manager, Government Compliance

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Senior Manager Government Compliance to lead FAR/DFARS/CAS compliance and audits across the organization.

The role directs CAS disclosures, cost proposals, and audits with DCAA/DCMA, while mentoring staff and coordinating with program, contracts, and finance teams. Extensive defense-contract experience is essential.

Occasional travel may be required as part of coordination with government agencies and site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Field: Accounting/Finance/Business.
• Extensive experience in government contract compliance and audits (DCAA/DCMA).
• Knowledge of CAS Disclosure Statements and FPRA/Forward Pricing Rate proposals.

Responsibilities

• Guide company on FAR/DFARS/CAS compliance and related disclosures.
• Prepare, revise, and coordinate CAS-related audits and disclosures with DCAA/DCMA.
• Maintain labor and material audit procedures; coordinate floor and material audits with DCAA.
• Prepare annual Incurred Cost Proposals and Forward Pricing Rate proposals with ACO and DCAA.
• Coordinate pre/post award audits (TINA, FMF) and advise on cost accounting changes.
• Mentor compliance staff and oversee workload planning and development.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

The Senior Manager Government Compliance will provide companywide guidance as the subject matter expert on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company CAS Disclosure Statements by providing interpretations and implementations that maintain a compliant and cooperative Government relations and compliance environment.

• Preparation, revision, and coordination of Government compliance audits of company CAS Disclosure Statements, as required. Determine if changes being considered are classified as CAS cost accounting practice changes and prepare required Cost Impact Proposals and support Government audit thereof. Monitor and report the company's full CAS coverage status to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Coordinate CAS 401-420 audits with DCAA.
• Maintain compliant labor recording procedures and training. Coordinate labor floor check audits by DCAA. Coordinate material consumption audits by DCAA.
• Prepare updated Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) including rate restructuring and CAS cost impact studies as required, coordinate submittal to the ACO and DCAA, coordinate audits by DCAA and support negotiation and finalization of Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA) with the ACO. Prepare monthly rate monitoring reports versus the current FPRP/FPRA rates and provide them to the ACO and DCAA as required.
• Prepare annual Incurred Cost Proposals, coordinate submittal to the ACO and DCAA, coordinate audits by DCAA and support close out of Cost Type Programs.
• Coordinate Accounting Systems Reviews, Financial Capability Audits, and Estimating System Reviews by DCAA as required. Coordinate Finance aspects of Contractor Purchasing System Review by DCMA.
• Coordinate Pre Award audits of multiple company Proposals and Post Award Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA) audits by DCAA. Multiple proposals are selected by DCAA each year for these types of audits.
• Coordinate Foreign Military Finance (FMF) Pre Award audits and Certification audits, by DCAA, of FMF programs being executed with FMF funding.
• Support acquisition activities (due diligence and integration activities).
• Manage and mentor compliance staff. Oversee workload planning, performance management, and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned by senior management.

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred
• Specific Degree Field Preferred: Accounting/Finance/Business
• 10+ years of functional (using skill set) experience is required
• 5+ years of management experience is required
• 10+ years of industry experience is required
• Knowledge of military and defense contract compliance regulations and protocol.
• Knowledge of and experience in a Government type contracts environment to include initial proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract/program execution, and the audit process conducted by DCAA and DCMA.
• Knowledge and understanding of the CAS Disclosure Statement and ability to interpret and determine if cost accounting changes are classified as CAS cost accounting practice changes and then prepare required Disclosure Statement changes, Cost Impact Proposals and support audits thereof.
• Knowledge of and experience with Forward Pricing Rates, Incurred Cost Proposals preparation and support of DCAA audits thereof.
• Knowledge of and experience with Pre Award and Post Award DCAA audits and support thereof.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with Program, Contracts, Accounting, Finance, and Purchasing areas.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks.

Travel/Physical Requirements

• Travel: Occasional, as needed for training or site visits.

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