Government Compliance Financial Analyst

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress.

About the role

The Government Finance & Compliance (GF&C) team serves as the liaison between the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Amentum. In this role, you will coordinate and support various Government audits, participate in preparation of the annual Incurred Cost Proposal, and apply Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to review data for compliance. You will report to the GF&C Manager and work closely with the rest of the team and other functional groups on a daily basis. This position is US Remote telework but may require travel to the Fort Worth, TX office or Reston, VA office. US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Support government audits and internal inquiries by locating and analyzing supporting documentation for compliance with government and contractual requirements, corresponding with DCAA and internal contacts in response to inquiries, and coordinating delivery of requested data.
• Interpret and apply Amentum’s policies, government legislation, and accounting theories during the monthly cost monitoring efforts to ensure accuracy and timely corrections in the accounting system.
• Perform financial reconciliations and data validation for internal and external reporting.
• Prepare various financial reports for the Incurred Cost Claim submissions, DCAA audits, DCMA negotiations, and business system reviews.
• Work closely with other functional groups to research cost allowability and review of proposed organizational and accounting changes.
• Research industry practices and precedence cases in relation to cost allowability and compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Government agency representatives, internal audit, and Amentum employees.
• Complete all internal and external training as required or assigned.
• Participate in other projects as requested.

Requirements

• Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related Business field.
• 0 – 2 years in job-related experience in a Government Contracting environment.
• Experience with accounting / financial analysis.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and perform detail-oriented work under deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PPT).

Desired Skills & Expertise

• Prior experience in government contracting.
• Knowledge of CAS and FAR/DFARS.
• Familiarity with Costpoint, Cognos, and/or OnBase.
• Strong motivation and work ethic with the ability to work independently.
• Strong presentation skills and confidence in presenting to upper management.

Pay

$60k - $75K. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.