Government Contracting Advisory, Director

About the role

This leadership position within RSM’s Government Contracting Advisory practice focuses on the Federal government contracting market. You will lead client relationships, shape and sell advisory opportunities, and deliver transformative solutions that help Federal contractors balance compliance requirements with operational effectiveness, scalability, and business performance. The role provides the opportunity to influence both client outcomes and the growth strategy of RSM's Government Contracting Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory and transformation engagements focused on improving compliance, performance, and operating effectiveness across government contracting organizations, including:
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplement compliance
  • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance and business systems
  • Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance
  • Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit readiness and audit response
  • Government contract cost accounting
  • Cost allocation structure design and cost impact analysis
  • Indirect rate strategy and forward pricing rates
  • CASB Disclosure Statements and incurred cost submissions
  • Business systems and internal control assessments
  • Operating model and business process transformation
  • Contracting and finance technology assessment and enablement
  • ERP platforms including Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, and related systems
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and functional leaders, including CFOs, Controllers, Contracts Leaders, Compliance Leaders, and Technology Leaders.
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal development, solution design, pricing support, oral presentations, and account expansion.
• Help clients modernize contracting, finance, accounting, compliance, reporting, governance, and control environments by:
  • Assessing current-state organizations, processes, policies, controls, data flows, reporting structures, and enabling technologies
  • Developing future-state operating models, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps
• Oversee multiple concurrent client engagements while managing project risks, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Lead executive-level discussions and communicate recommendations, risks, decisions, and business impacts clearly.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through mentoring, coaching, and professional development.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and capability development initiatives.
• Develop new offerings, methodologies, accelerators, and market-facing solutions for the evolving Federal contracting environment.
• Foster an innovative, inclusive, and collaborative team culture focused on client success and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Federal government contracting, consulting, advisory, professional services, industry, or a related environment.
• Significant hands-on experience with several of the following:
  • FAR, DFARS, and agency supplement compliance
  • Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
  • DCAA audit readiness and audit response
  • DFARS business systems
  • Government contract cost accounting
  • Cost allocation structures and cost impact analysis
  • Indirect rate development and forward pricing rates
  • CASB Disclosure Statements
  • Incurred cost submissions
  • GSA Schedules and commercial pricing
  • Policies, procedures, controls, and documentation
• Experience leading client-facing teams and managing multiple concurrent engagements.
• Experience developing proposals, shaping pursuits, and supporting business development activities.
• Executive presence with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and professional judgment.
• Ability to travel as required to meet client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Prior Director, Senior Manager, Managing Consultant, or equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience leading finance modernization, transformation, technology enablement, process improvement, or operating model engagements.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar government contracting ERP platforms.
• Experience implementing, configuring, assessing, or improving Costpoint or related systems.
• Experience developing teams, mentoring managers, and building scalable delivery models.
• Experience creating new service offerings, methodologies, and market-facing solutions.
• Exposure to multiple industries within the Federal contracting landscape, including aerospace and defense, technology, professional services, research and development, health, and life sciences.
• Understanding of the practical application of artificial intelligence across government contracting, finance, accounting, compliance, reporting, audit readiness, and business process automation.

Benefits

RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including flexibility in scheduling to balance life’s demands while maintaining the ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at RSM Benefits.

Pay

Compensation Range: $141,900 - $286,000. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.