Manager of Contract Compliance and Pricing

Hanwha Defense USA Inc•Arlington, VA

8d•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hanwha Defense USA's Shipbuilding team is seeking a Manager, Contract Compliance & Pricing to establish the government contract cost, pricing, and compliance foundation necessary to support new program bids for a shipyard entity entering government vessel work for the first time, and to ensure ongoing readiness for DCAA/DCMA audit and oversight.

Requirements

6+ years of government contract compliance, cost accounting, or pricing experience gained on the contractor side (e.g., within a shipbuilder, prime contractor, or defense supply chain company), including hands-on ownership of CAS/FAR/DFARS compliance activities such as incurred cost submissions, rate structures, or DCAA/DCMA audit response.
Experience supporting proposal pricing and cost volume development for U.S. government bids.
Prior experience in shipbuilding, aerospace & defense, or complex manufacturing required.
Able to build compliance processes from scratch for an organization new to certain program types.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead cost and pricing estimation for government contract bids, including proposals for new Navy shipbuilding programs.
Build compliance infrastructure — policies, procedures, and cost accounting practices — to support entry into CAS-covered work.
Prepare the organization for DCAA/DCMA audit engagement, including business systems reviews, incurred cost submissions, and forward pricing rate proposals.
Advise program, contracts, and finance leadership on FAR/DFARS/CAS requirements and their practical implications for bidding and contract execution.
Support development of indirect rate structures and cost pools appropriate for a newly formed government contracting entity.
Partner with Program Finance and Legal to ensure contract terms align with cost accounting and compliance requirements.