Federal Compliance Specialist

Overview

Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS for US government contracts

Key Responsibilities

• audit liaison
• regulatory compliance
• disclosure oversight
• pricing support
• internal controls
• ice submissions

Tasks

-Serve as the point of contact with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) regarding information requests and 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. -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. -Ensure that Stantec complies with Federal and State regulations to continue executing US Government FAR, DFARS, and CAS covered projects. -Help develop internal controls and process improvements to support growth and compliance with all regulatory requirements. -Oversee and develop the annual Incurred Cost Electronic (ICE) process and submissions to our federal agencies.

Requirements

• ba/bs
• cpa
• oracle
• ms office
• far/dfars
• analytical

What You Bring

-Comfort navigating between highlevel strategy and tactical execution. -Requires a BA/BS or equivalent in Business, Finance or Accounting field. -Strong knowledge supporting company policies and procedures regarding federal contracts. -Excellent communication skills to explain complicated accounting issues and request information from other departments. -Demonstrated team player with the ability to lead and inspire others. -CPA is a plus. -Ability to be flexible with changing priorities. -Experience with MS Office and Oracle accounting system a plus. -Analytical skills and experience supporting outside auditors. -Experience interacting with DCAA and DCMA auditors regarding requests, audits, and cost impact proposals. -Minimum 15 years of FAR, DFARS, CAS experience and federal contracting working knowledge. -Experience creating and supporting ICE and Disclosure Statement submissions.

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About Stantec

-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.

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