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, create forensic analysis, provide litigation support, and provide expert testimony. Responsibilities include managing disputes, claims, and litigation support, and fostering a learning and development environment for direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team to resolve complex government contractor investigations
- Create forensic analysis and provide litigation support
- Provide expert testimony
- Manage disputes, claims, and litigation support
- Foster a learning and development environment for direct reports
- Guide clients through regulatory challenges, audit findings, and compliance-related matters
- Create an inclusive team working environment with trust and respect
- Cultivate and maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients
- Proactively communicate efficiently and effectively to all levels of the engagement team
- Support litigation preparation and expert witness engagement throughout the dispute lifecycle
- Analyze disputes between prime and subcontractors, including those arising from alleged violations of the False Claims Act and Price Reduction Clause
- Prepare expert reports, testimony exhibits, and supporting documentation for trial, alternative dispute resolution, and settlement negotiations
- 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
- Analyze government allegations of noncompliance and prepare audit finding responses
- 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
- Recommend improvement initiatives for business processes
- Calculate and review indirect rates, prepare and review incurred cost submissions
- Prepare Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and rebut government audit findings
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Prioritized business development experience and client relationship management capabilities
- US Citizenship required
Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA preferred
- CFE, CIA, or Master Certification in Government Contracts preferred
Skills
- Expertise in compliance consulting and regulatory matters
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- Financial/forensic accounting analysis and expert witness preparation
- Business development and client relationship management
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
Includes healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Employees are also eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. 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. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.