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We are seeking a Director, Government Compliance, Rates & Budgets to lead our government financial compliance, indirect rate management, and enterprise budgeting activities. This senior role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations and serving as the primary interface with government audit agencies. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in government contracting, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on.
Job Responsibility
Lead the organization’s government compliance function, ensuring adherence to FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Oversee the development, analysis, negotiation, and submission of indirect rates and annual Incurred Cost Proposals (ICPs)
Serve as the primary liaison with DCAA and DCMA, including support for disclosure statements, forward pricing rate proposals, agreements, and business system audits
Establish and maintain compliance, rate management, and budgeting policies, processes, and internal controls
Manage and evolve the enterprise-wide budgeting process in collaboration with program, functional, and divisional leaders
Lead and mentor a small compliance team supporting multiple CAS-covered segments across the organization
Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits to identify risk areas and drive continuous improvement
Provide subject matter expertise on new and evolving government regulations and their business impact
Partner cross-functionally with Contracts, Program Finance, Operations, Legal, and other teams to support proposal pricing and contract execution
Prepare and present compliance, rate, audit, and budget updates to executive leadership
Coordinate and support government business system audits, including audit planning, risk assessments, testing, and fieldwork
Work with process owners to document workflows, conduct walkthroughs, and evaluate control effectiveness
Track audit requests, documentation, and responses to ensure timely and compliant submissions to government agencies
Analyze audit results and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience
or Graduate degree with 13+ years of relevant experience
or Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree (19+ years)
Extensive experience with government accounting and compliance, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, incurred cost submissions, and DFARS business systems
Strong working knowledge of indirect rate structures, government pricing, and forward pricing agreements
Familiarity with GAAP, GAAS, PCAOB, and IIA standards, including internal controls and cost accounting
Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels
Prior experience in government contracting environments preferred
Internal or external audit experience is a plus
Nice to have
Prior experience in government contracting environments preferred
Internal or external audit experience is a plus
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance