Director, Government Contractor Investigations & Compliance

About the role

The Director, Government Contractor Investigations & Compliance role at Alvarez & Marsal involves leading a team to resolve complex government contractor investigations, creating forensic analysis, providing litigation support, and offering expert testimony. This position requires managing disputes, claims, and litigation support while fostering a learning and development environment for direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to resolve complex government contractor investigations
• Creating forensic analysis and litigation support
• Providing expert testimony
• Managing disputes, claims, and litigation support
• Fostering a learning and development environment for direct reports
• Guiding clients through regulatory challenges, audit findings, and compliance-related matters
• Cultivating and maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Proactively communicating efficiently and effectively to all levels of the engagement team
• Client Advisory & Consulting: Providing comprehensive support through disputes, claims, and lawsuits
• Leveraging extensive knowledge of government contracting regulations to guide clients through litigation, investigations, bid protests, and other compliance challenges
• Expert Witness & Dispute Resolution: Preparing expert reports, testimony exhibits, and supporting documentation for trial, alternative dispute resolution, and settlement negotiations
• Analyzing disputes between prime and subcontractors, including those arising from alleged violations of the False Claims Act and Price Reduction Clause
• Supporting litigation preparation and expert witness engagement throughout the dispute lifecycle
• Compliance & Regulatory Advisory: Consulting on compliance issues arising from FAR, DFARS, OMB Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Conducting compliance and system assessments, including evaluations of major business systems stipulated in DFARS 252.242-7005
• Advising on audit-related matters from DCAA, DCMA, and other government oversight personnel
• Assisting in analyzing government allegations of noncompliance and preparing audit finding responses
• Financial Analysis & Regulatory Compliance: Interpreting and applying regulations related to FAR, DFARS, and CAS to client operations
• Developing compliance-based DFARS business systems and assessing existing policies and procedures
• Recommending improvement initiatives for business processes
• Preparing Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and rebutting government audit findings
• Business Development & Team Leadership: Driving business development by expanding existing accounts and pursuing new client opportunities
• Mentoring and developing team members; fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
• Establishing 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
• Prioritizing business development and client relationship management capabilities
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA
• CFE, CIA, or Master Certification in Government Contracts

Additional Information

Willingness to travel 0-25% quarterly, as needed
Fully remote position
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.
Please ask your recruiter for details.
A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.