Contract Compliance Specialist

We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only). Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position. Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the DFARS requirements surrounding Business Systems and ensuring that costs are recorded in our accounting system and documented in a manner that satisfies the Government Contract Accounting Compliance requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and TriWest's Disclosure Statement. The role involves compliance with regulations regarding the Accounting System, Cost Estimating System, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Purchasing System, and Property Management System.

Working closely with Finance and Accounting personnel, this position develops and implements processes to address new types of accounting transactions to meet Government Contract Accounting Compliance requirements, analyzes cost accounting data through a Microsoft Excel-based cost accounting model, and builds cost accounting reports for senior management using PeopleSoft Financials system and nVision reporting tools. This position also supports audits of cost accounting records by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and audits of other Business Systems by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).

Responsibilities

• Analyzes documentation in support of accounting transactions to determine accounting treatment that is in compliance with FAR, DFAR, CAS, and Disclosure Statement requirements.
• Partners with process owners and Subject Matter Experts to develop and implement internal control processes that support compliance with FAR, DFAR, CAS, and Disclosure Statement requirements.
• Builds cost accounting reports of overhead rates that comply with FAR, DFAR, CAS, and Disclosure Statement requirements.
• Conducts internal oversight on Accounting System, Cost Estimating System, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Purchasing System, and Property Management System to ensure DFARS compliance.
• Analyzes and presents reports of overhead rates to senior management.
• Compiles, analyzes, and develops documentation in support of Government Cost Reports such as Incurred Costs Report and Forward Pricing Rate Proposal.
• Supports audits of cost accounting reports conducted by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) by answering questions.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation.
• 5 years of Accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Working knowledge of Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFAR).
• Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials System and PeopleSoft and nVision reporting tools.
• Strong Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Federal Government Cost Proposals.
• Familiarity with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures.
• Familiarity with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audit procedures.

Skills

• Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.
• Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.
• Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.
• Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.
• Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.
• Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.
• Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards, fundamentals of accounting and sound business processes, Word and Excel proficiency, research and project management skills.

Working Conditions

• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel required.
• Extensive computer work with long periods of sitting.
• Onsite: Works within a standard office environment.
• Remote: Private and secure workspace and workstation with high-speed internet is required.

About the Company

Taking Care of Our Nation’s Heroes. It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do. Do you have a passion for serving those who served? Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We’re On a Mission to Serve®! Our job is to make sure that America’s heroes get connected to health care in the community. At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we’ve proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching).
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities, recognition, and reward programs.

Pay

This position ranges from around $70,000 to $74,000 per year.