Director, Government Contractor Financial Claims and Disputes

About the role

Ideal for professionals well-versed in financial business/management consulting to NON-GOVERNMENT clients (gov contractors, non-profits, commercial orgs) through claims, disputes, and lawsuits.

Responsibilities

• The preparation of expert reports, expert testimony and exhibits for trial, alternative dispute resolution or settlement negotiations.
• Analysis of issues arising when there is a dispute between prime and subcontractors.
• Investigations and disputes (including those arising from alleged violations of the False Claims Act and the Price Reduction Clause).
• The preparation and review of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (“REAs”) and claims.
• Rebutting assertions made by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”), the Defense Contract Management Agency (“DCMA”), and other Government audit and oversight personnel.
• The analysis of cost and price issues under bid protests.

Qualifications and Experience

• United States Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, Business, or Economics; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in business/management consulting to Government Contractors (non-government such as commercial or non-profit, not directly to government entities).
• Proven track record in Financial Services, preferably Forensic Accounting or similar; skills include cost and price analysis, financial modeling, valuation, and more.
• Expertise in managing the preparation of expert reports for testimony and trial exhibits.
• Litigation support and trial preparation for Expert Witnesses; experience with Expert testimony preferred but not required.
• Business development experience, either supporting or leading efforts.
• Ability to travel 0% - 25% quarterly, as needed.

What we offer

• Compensation: HKA is prepared to offer a salary of USD200,000 - USD250,000, depending on overall fit as determined by amount and specificity of experience, qualifications, and other key factors.
• We also offer eligibility for our full benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick days, extensive growth and development reimbursement/compensation, Partner Track and much more.

About HKA

HKA is one of the world’s leading consultancy of choice for multi-disciplinary expert and specialist services in risk mitigation and dispute resolution within the capital projects and infrastructure sector. We also have experience advising clients on the economic impact of commercial and investment treaty disputes and in forensic accounting matters. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.