Government Compliance Financial Analyst

Amentum•Richmond, VA

1d•$60,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Government Finance & Compliance (GF&C) team serves as the liaison between the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Amentum (Company) and is seeking an energetic, responsible analyst to join the team. In this role, you will coordinate and support various Government audits, participate in preparation of the annual Incurred Cost Proposal, and apply Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to review data for compliance. You will be reporting to the GF&C Manager and work closely with the rest of the team and other functional groups on a daily basis. 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