Director, Government Contractor Investigations & Compliance

About the role

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry.

The Team

At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations and delivering expert witness reports. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to resolve complex government contractor investigations, create forensic analysis, and provide litigation support; may include providing expert testimony.
• Help clients and their counsel understand and resolve the financial impacts around their compliance and/or legal matters relating to complex government contracting, accounting, and financial issues across a wide range of projects involving compliance advisory engagements.
• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation support while facilitating the learning, development, and growth of direct reports.
• Guide clients through regulatory challenges, audit findings, and compliance-related matters.
• Create an inclusive team working environment with trust and respect, seeking different viewpoints that lead to continuous improvement and growth.
• Cultivate and maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Proactively communicate efficiently and effectively to all levels of the engagement team.

Client Advisory & Consulting

• Specialize in consulting for non-government organizations (commercial, non-profit, government contractors, etc.), providing comprehensive support through disputes, claims, and lawsuits.
• Leverage extensive knowledge of government contracting regulations to guide clients through litigation, investigations, bid protests, and other compliance challenges.
• Establish and maintain credibility as a trusted advisor to senior client leadership.

Expert Witness & Dispute Resolution

• Prepare expert reports, testimony exhibits, and supporting documentation for trial, alternative dispute resolution, and settlement negotiations.
• Analyze disputes between prime and subcontractors, including those arising from alleged violations of the False Claims Act and Price Reduction Clause.
• Support litigation preparation and expert witness engagement throughout the dispute lifecycle.

Compliance & Regulatory Advisory

• Consult on compliance issues arising from FAR, DFARS, OMB Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Conduct compliance and system assessments, including evaluations of major business systems stipulated in DFARS 252.242-7005.
• Advise on audit-related matters from DCAA, DCMA, and other government oversight personnel.
• Assist in analyzing government allegations of noncompliance and preparing audit finding responses.

Financial Analysis & Regulatory Compliance

• Interpret and apply regulations related to FAR, DFARS, and CAS to client operations.
• Develop compliance-based DFARS business systems and assess existing policies and procedures.
• Evaluate business processes and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Calculate and review indirect rates, prepare and review incurred cost submissions.
• Perform budget and cash flow analysis, estimation at completion (EAC) preparation, and contract/project closeout procedures.
• Prepare Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and rebut government audit findings.

Business Development & Team Leadership

• Drive business development by expanding existing accounts and pursuing new client opportunities.
• Mentor and develop team members; foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Establish thought leadership and market credibility within the government contracting sector.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of government contracting experience, including professional services experience delivering solutions to government contractor clients.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Demonstrable expertise in compliance consulting and regulatory matters across all contract stages (proposal through closeout).
• Experience in financial/forensic accounting analysis and expert witness preparation.
• Proven business development experience and client relationship management capabilities.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA.
• CFE, CIA, or Master Certification in Government Contracts.
• Litigation support and expert witness experience.
• Background in forensic accounting or claims consulting.

Additional Information

• Willingness to travel 0-25% quarterly, as needed.
• Fully remote position.

Benefits

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of:

• Healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an annual discretionary contribution from Alvarez & Marsal (eligibility requirements apply).
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part-time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days varies based on tenure and role type.

Pay

The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.