Senior Associate, Government Contractor Advisory

About the role

The Government Contractor Advisory Senior Associate works on client projects to assist federal contractors with compliance, financial analysis, regulatory research and interpretation, audit support, and other related activities. This position acts as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in gap assessments, compliance reviews, litigation support engagements and more.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect cost rate structure design and analysis
• Assists Partners with client proposals, including providing and negotiating equitable adjustment and termination claims, strategic pricing assistance, analyzing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and preparing cost volumes
• Develops and submits interpretation of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to Manager
• Prepares Disclosure Statements for Manager review
• Analyzes compliance issues related to the Service Contract Act (SCA) and submits findings to the appropriate Manager to be addressed with client
• Reviews and develops client policies and procedures related to accounting, contracts and pricing
• Prepares incurred cost submissions upon request from client
• Works with General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules to prepare offers or optional renewal packages as well as evaluating compliance and pricing risks
• Aids in firm development activities and other marketing initiatives including attending trade shows, networking, developing internal and external practice development opportunities and identifying cross servicing opportunities
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists in the workload supervision and scheduling, development, and training of Associates and Interns
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by Associates and Interns
• Trains associates and interns on how to use current software tools and consulting methodology
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Interns

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred
• Two (2) or more years of federal contracting experience, required
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, CAS and/or other federal contracting regulations, preferred

License/Certifications

• CPA or CFE, preferred

Skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• SQL, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
• Proactive and able to work with limited supervision

Pay

Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

• National Range: $95,000 - $125,000
• Maryland Range: $95,000 - $125,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $125,000