Federal Compliance Specialist
Stantec
Ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS for federal contracts and audits.
7 days ago ago
$111,200 - $179,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Washington, DC
Hybrid
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
compliance oversight
audit liaison
cost reporting
pricing support
process controls
regulatory reporting
- Help develop internal controls and process improvements to support growth and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Oversee Stantec’s Disclosure Statements for continued accuracy and compliance with all government regulations.
- Support and advise our Federal Contracts Team in the areas of pricing proposals, charging practices and project audits.
- Educate and counsel Stantec leadership regarding FAR, DFARS and CAS related concepts and management of associated risk to the company.
- Explain and defend Stantec compliance practices to Federal auditors.
- Serve as the point of contact with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) regarding information requests and audits.
- Ensure that Stantec complies with Federal and State regulations to continue executing US Government FAR, DFARS, and CAS covered projects.
- Oversee and develop the annual Incurred Cost Electronic (ICE) process and submissions to our federal agencies.
What you bring
cpa
oracle
far/dfars
dcaa
ba/bs
leadership
- Comfort navigating between high-level strategy and tactical execution.
- CPA is a plus.
- Ability to be flexible with changing priorities.
- Minimum 15 years of FAR, DFARS, CAS experience and federal contracting working knowledge.
- Analytical skills and experience supporting outside auditors.
- Excellent communication skills to explain complicated accounting issues and request information from other departments.
- Requires a BA/BS or equivalent in Business, Finance or Accounting field.
- Experience interacting with DCAA and DCMA auditors regarding requests, audits, and cost impact proposals.
- Strong knowledge supporting company policies and procedures regarding federal contracts.
- Experience with MS Office and Oracle accounting system a plus.
- Experience creating and supporting ICE and Disclosure Statement submissions.
- Demonstrated team player with the ability to lead and inspire others.
- Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - Min Salary $ 119,300.00 - Max Salary $ 179,000.00
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 111,200.00 - Max Salary $ 166,900.00
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
- Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
- Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
- Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
- Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
- Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
- Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
- Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
- Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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