Procurement Compliance Office Lead

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! We are looking for a Procurement Collaboration and Oversight Lead to lead our Procurement Collaboration and Oversight team who believes that compliance is a team sport. Instead of just auditing from afar, you will work side-by-side with our Procurement and Supply Chain teams to build and maintain a "culture of readiness." Your goal is to ensure our Contractor Purchasing System (CPSR) remains DCMA-approved by providing proactive oversight, hands-on training, and clear guidance to our buyers. You aren't just the "compliance officer"—you are the strategic partner who helps our buyers succeed.

Requirements

Experience: 8–10+ years in Federal Procurement/Subcontracts, with a heavy focus on compliance as a service.
CPSR Expertise: Direct experience managing the DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review process.
Tactical Skills: High degree of at
Soft Skills: Exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills. You must be able to influence and lead without always relying on "authority."
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; NCMA certifications (CPCM/CFCM) are a major plus.

Nice To Haves

Advanced skill in developing compliant negotiation strategies with DCMA/DCAA to support successful audit outcomes.
Significant leadership experience conducting procurement compliance training and serving as an on‑demand subject-matter resource for real‑time questions.
Extensive experience reviewing and interpreting contracts to ensure alignment with regulatory, organizational, and audit standards.
Demonstrated senior-level attention to detail in managing compliance metrics, ensuring data accuracy and integrity in reporting.
Advanced ability to evaluate procurement practices for their effect on both estimating system adequacy and accounting system compliance.
Strong understanding of emerging supply chain risk frameworks, including NIST, CMMC/DFARS cybersecurity requirements, and federal supply chain security mandates.
Proven capability to advocate for procurement concerns when collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on enterprise-wide policies, processes, and regulatory responses or strategic initiatives.
Strong aptitude for envisioning how AI‑driven insights can support continuous improvement, audit readiness, and regulatory alignment.
Experience championing innovation, including envisioning how AI‑driven insights can improve efficiency and support continuous improvement, audit readiness, and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities

Integrated Oversight: Move beyond "pass/fail" auditing. Work directly with buyers during the solicitation and award phases to ensure Price Reasonableness and Source Selection documentation are audit-ready before the file is closed.
Buyer Mentorship: Act as the "Help Desk" for the procurement team. Provide clear, jargon-free interpretations of FAR/DFARS requirements to help buyers navigate complex buys.
Collaborative Policy Development: Partner with procurement leadership to create workflows that are both compliant and efficient. You ensure that "following the rules" doesn't mean "slowing down the business."
Real-Time File Reviews: Conduct "live" file compliance checks and over-the-shoulder reviews. Use these as teaching moments to elevate the team’s overall competency.
CPSR Leadership: Lead the DCMA audit process by showcasing our team's collaborative strengths and robust internal controls.
Training Curriculum: Develop and deliver engaging training sessions that translate dense federal regulations into practical, everyday procurement actions.
The "Guide" Mentality: You enjoy teaching. You’d rather help a buyer fix a mistake today than write them up for it tomorrow.
DFARS Fluency: You have a deep understanding of DFARS 252.244-7001, but you know how to explain it to someone who isn't a lawyer.
Bridge Builder: You can balance the firm requirements of DCMA with the fast-paced reality of a high-growth purchasing department.
Audit Veteran: You have successfully led or supported a CPSR and understand that a prepared, confident buying team is the best defense.