Senior Associate, GovCon-Industry Specialty Services

Description

Job Summary:

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 will be responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in gap assessments, compliance reviews, litigation support engagements and more.

Job Duties:

Provides direct and indirect cost rate structure design and analysis

Assists Partners with client proposals, which includes but is not limited to providing and negotiating equitable adjustment and termination claims as well as providing strategic pricing assistance, analyzes Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and prepares 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 but not limited to 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

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred

Experience:

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

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required

SQL, preferred

Language:

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

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

National Range: $95,000 - $120,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $120,000

Maryland Range: $95,000 - $120,000