Senior, Industry Specialty Services

BDO USA•McLean, VA

11d•$95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Government Contractor Advisory Senior Associate works on client projects to assist federal contractors with compliance, financial analysis, regulatory research and interpretation, audit support, and other related activities. This position will be responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in gap assessments, compliance reviews, litigation support engagements and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Two (2) or more years of federal contracting experience, required
Experience with FAR, DFARS, CAS and/or other federal contracting regulations, preferred
CPA or CFE, preferred
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
SQL, preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
Strong analytical and basic research skills
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
Proactive and able to work with limited supervision

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect cost rate structure design and analysis
Assists Partners with client proposals, which includes but is not limited to providing and negotiating equitable adjustment and termination claims as well as providing strategic pricing assistance, analyzes Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and prepares cost volumes
Develops and submits interpretation of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to Manager
Prepares Disclosure Statements for Manager review
Analyzes compliance issues related to the Service Contract Act (SCA) and submits findings to the appropriate Manager to be addressed with client
Reviews and develops client policies and procedures related to accounting, contracts and pricing
Prepares incurred cost submissions upon request from client
Works with General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules to prepare offers or optional renewal packages as well as evaluating compliance and pricing risks
Aids in firm development activities and other marketing initiatives including but not limited to attending trade shows, networking, developing internal and external practice development opportunities and identifying cross servicing opportunities
Other duties as required
Assists in the workload supervision and scheduling, development, and training of Associates and Interns
Reviews and evaluates work prepared by Associates and Interns
Trains associates and interns on how to use current software tools and consulting methodology
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Interns