Government Compliance Financial Analyst

Amentum•Richmond, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions. The Government Finance & Compliance (GF&C) team serves as the liaison between the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Amentum. This role supports various Government audits, participates in the preparation of the annual Incurred Cost Proposal, and applies Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to review data for compliance. The position reports to the GF&C Manager and involves daily collaboration with the team and other functional groups. This position is US Remote telework but may require travel to the Fort Worth, TX office or Reston, VA office. US Citizenship is required.

Requirements

Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related Business field
0 – 2 years in job-related experience in a Government Contracting environment
Experience with accounting / financial analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to stay organized and perform detail-oriented work under deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PPT)
US Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in government contracting
Knowledge of CAS and FAR/DFARS
Familiarity with Costpoint, Cognos, and/or OnBase
Strong motivation and work ethic with the ability to work independently
Strong presentation skills and confidence in presenting to upper management

Responsibilities

Support government audits and internal inquiries by locating and analyzing supporting documentation for compliance with government and contractual requirements, corresponding with DCAA and internal contacts in response to inquiries, and coordinating delivery of requested data
Interpret and apply Amentum’s policies, government legislation, and accounting theories during the monthly cost monitoring efforts to ensure accuracy and timely corrections in the accounting system
Perform financial reconciliations and data validation for internal and external reporting
Prepare various financial reports for the Incurred Cost Claim submissions, DCAA audits, DCMA negotiations, and business system reviews
Work closely with other functional groups to research cost allowability and review of proposed organizational and accounting changes
Research industry practices and precedence cases in relation to cost allowability and compliance
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with Government agency representatives, internal audit, and Amentum employees
Complete all internal and external training as required or assigned
Participate in other projects as requested