Federal Compliance Advisor

GHD • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GHD is hiring a Federal Contracting Compliance Advisor in the United States, operating out of its Phoenix, Arizona office. The position reports directly to the Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer and joins the 25-person Americas Legal, Risk & Compliance Team, supporting GHD’s Americas business and its rapidly growing US federal contracting sector.

The advisor reviews project pursuit solicitations and contract documents for compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and GHD policies. The role partners with multiple departments on project-specific and organization-wide compliance, particularly in pricing, procurement, cybersecurity, and legal risk. It also supports Operations with DCAA and other government or client audits and inquiries, and assists the Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer with government-contracting compliance matters. The advisor monitors regulatory developments, recommends policy and procedure changes, and helps maintain compliance documentation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in federal contracting or procurement.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and other federal regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to learn and apply GHD policies and procedures quickly.
• Computer savvy and able to quickly learn new software tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with the Legal, Risk & Compliance Team, Operations, and other teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiation, drafting, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Self-starter, creative, team player, with good judgment and ability to work with limited direction.
• Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review project pursuit solicitations and contract documents for compliance with FAR, DFAR, GSAR, Cost Accounting Standards, applicable state regulations, and GHD policies and procedures.
• Partner with departments to support project-specific and organization-wide compliance, focusing on project pricing, procurement, cybersecurity, and legal risk.
• Support Operations during DCAA and other government or client audits and inquiries concerning disclosure statements, incurred cost proposals, timekeeping policies, government-contracting policies, indirect rates, and project cost impacts.
• Assist the Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer in advising the US business on government-contracting compliance matters, including privacy, data security, data management, data sovereignty, data breach response, anti-spam compliance, and cybersecurity.
• Monitor and evaluate changes in federal procurement requirements, regulations, and industry trends, and recommend necessary policy and procedure updates.
• Assist in updating and maintaining compliance policy and procedure documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level