GOVERNMENT COST COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Description

• Drive Provisional Billing Rates (PBRs), forecast/monitor pools and bases (G&A, OH, fringe, service centers), and support final-rate negotiations with the ACO.
• Serve as primary interface (when applicable) for DCAA audits (adequacy, ICE, accounting/billing system); manage RFIs, sampling requests, assist with entrance/exit conferences, and CAPs.
• Interpret and apply FAR 31 (allowable, expressly unallowable, reasonableness) and DFARS cost principles; maintain written cost accounting policies.
• Lead preparation/review of the ICE model (Schedules A–N); ensure adequate and timely submission of final indirect cost rate proposals under FAR 52.216-7(d).
• Build a risk-based testing program (labor charging, pool/base integrity, unallowable screening) and maintain dashboards (ICS timeliness, questioned costs, findings cycle time).
• Support contract and subcontract closeouts, ensuring subcontractor cost/indirect rate status is documented and aligned with prime/CO requirements.
• Advise on pricing/cost strategies for Cost-type, T&M, and FFP efforts; review proposals for allowability, allocability, and consistency with disclosed practices.
• Oversee labor/timekeeping compliance (daily time, approvals, segregation of direct vs. indirect), T&E rules (FTR/JTR alignment), materials/ODCs, and unallowable cost identification/exclusion processes.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment using standard office equipment.
• Sit/stand/walk for extended periods
• Develop and deliver training for finance, PMs, approvers, and timekeepers; author FAQs/job aids to embed compliance in day-to-day operations.
• Partner with Contracts/Supply Chain on flowdowns, subcontract allowability, and documentation supporting reasonableness/price analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Prior DCAA Senior/Supervisory Auditor or large-contractor compliance leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of FAR Part 31, FAR 52.216-7, and working familiarity with DFARS and CAS concepts.
• Strong Excel/ICE development and interpretation skills.
• Clear written guidance on allowability/allocability and consistent application across programs.
• Experience implementing or optimizing timekeeping and T&E controls aligned to FTR/JTR.
• Occasionally lift up to 25–50 pounds as needed.
• Communicate information in verbal and written form
• On-time, adequate ICS submissions; minimal questioned costs and timely closure of audit findings.
• MS, CPA, CMA, CIA, CPCM, or similar credential.
• 8+ years US GovCon accounting/compliance experience with direct DCAA audit interface and ICS leadership (or equivalent auditing experience).
• Experience with provisional/final indirect rate development and ACO negotiations.
• Effective collaboration and communication across Finance, Programs, Contracts, HR, and Supply Chain.
• This position is hybrid with occasional travel for audits, training, or site support.
• Excellent written/oral communication; ability to brief executives and coach teams.
• Exposure to DFARS business systems (Accounting, Estimating), property, MMAS, and quick-closeout.
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment
• Perform analytical work with sound judgment
• Confidentiality, professional judgment, and high standards of integrity in all audit and government interactions.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance