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Senior Consultant, Government Contracting Advisory Services

Highspring
Location
McLean, VA
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Strategy & Transformation
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 3+ years of relevant government contracting experience
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), Business Systems and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
  • Experience with supporting risk assessments and executing compliance reviews
  • Knowledge of indirect rates and cost estimates
  • Experience supporting the design, maintenance, and/or testing of controls related to DFARS business systems
Nice to have
  • Masters in Accounting, MBA, CPA, CIA
  • Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, COGNOS, IBM TM1 (IBM Planning Analytics), Hyperion Smartview/ESS, PeopleSoft, JAMIS, Unanet
What the job really is

As a Senior Consultant in Government Contracting Advisory Services, you will provide advisory support to government contractors by interpreting regulations, developing compliance-based business systems, and assessing policies and procedures. Your role will involve evaluating business processes, assisting with audit responses, and performing financial analyses related to government contracts, all while establishing credibility as a trusted advisor.

Benefits
  • Base Compensation Range: $88,513 — $122,750 USD
  • Eligibility for a variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Travel requirement of up to 25% may be a consideration for work-life balance
  • Salary range provided only for certain geographies, which may not apply universally
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