Vice President, Government Compliance

CACI International•Reston, VA

1d•$166,000 - $390,100

About The Position

As the Vice President of Government Compliance, you will manage and direct company efforts relating to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other US Government procurement regulations. You will be one of the company’s key representatives in interactions with associated agencies of the US Government such as the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Given the extensive breadth and depth of the US Government’s procurement and accounting regulations, this position requires frequent interaction with executives from virtually all other internal organizations in the company to ensure each is doing their respective parts toward ensuring high rates of compliance, thereby maintaining the company’s strong competitive position in the government contracting marketplace. You will also interact with other internal organizations to respond to government information requests and reply to government audit findings and recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
18+ years of related experience. Experience should demonstrate consistent levels of high performance and increasing levels of responsibility.
High degree of knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, cost accounting, finance, and economics.
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA.
Experience with sizable government contractors.
Active US Government security clearance (not a requirement to be considered.)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accurate, complete and timely preparation of major, required financial and supplemental information filings associated with US Government procurement and accounting regulations. Primary among these are the company’s final indirect cost rate proposals (ICP) and CAS Disclosure Statements.
Responding to US Government audits of these filings and additional, related audits of the company’s systems and processes used to prepare or support them. The audit responses should be comprehensive, well thought out and thoroughly researched to include regulatory and legal citations supporting CACI’s position where applicable.
Developing negotiation strategies for adverse government findings which could lead to settlements and corrective actions and actively participating in those negotiations with responsible government contracting authorities.
Ability to develop and assess cost structure alternatives and compliance considerations related to internal restructuring or in conjunction with an acquisition, with the ability to support cost impact analyses associated with any cost accounting practice changes
Participating in acquisition related efforts through due diligence support, organizational structure formation, impacts to rates and factors, integration, ICP preparation for acquired companies, discussion around synergies and other matters.
Advanced competency in FAR and CAS and ability to stay current on upcoming regulatory changes and interpret the impact those changes may have on the company’s business. This also includes the ability to research and address CAS compliance, cost allowability or pricing related matters, including any changes in regulations and statutes, so that their resolution works to the betterment of the company’s position.
Assisting company executives and departments in effectively managing the risks of non-compliance through a combination of communication and education initiatives. Frequently called upon by other internal organizations for advice and assistance in dealing with specific compliance issues that arise in the normal course of business.
Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the government business systems, including Accounting, Estimating, Material Management, Purchasing, Earned Value and Government Property. This position will help organize and facilitate business system walkthroughs and demonstrations as part of the government audit process and facilitate all audit interaction throughout the business system review.
Evaluating the Government Compliance team’s effectiveness and efficiency and adapting to an ever-changing environment. This would include evaluating where the team can utilize artificial intelligence or advanced data analytics to drive efficiencies and develop key performance indicators to enable greater insight into team performance.
Actively participates in the development and maintenance of corporate policies designed to help ensure acceptable levels of compliance with government regulations. This includes developing and updating government compliance training for all company employees.
Monitors the personal performance of his/her direct reports and of their key subordinates and guides their professional development. Plans and oversees the professional development and technical training of all the staff for which he/she has functional responsibility.
Promotes and ensures ethical business practices and a customer-oriented philosophy.