Director, Federal Contracts Compliance

Description

The Federal Contracts Compliance team provides subject matter expertise on all aspects of complying with US Government and Prime Contractor requirements. This position leads all phases of contracting with these parties to ensure compliance and the proper administration of our contracting process and full adherence to FAR, DFARS and other contractual and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with business and operational teams and must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment. The position reports to the VP, Global Trade & Compliance within the Legal Department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Federal Contracts Compliance function, setting strategy and priorities for the team
• Serve as the subject matter expert on the FAR and DFARS. Monitor, interpret and implement defense flowdowns, as applicable to our business. Partner with Sourcing and Procurement teams to ensure subcontract flowdowns are implemented correctly.
• Collaborate with the Chief Information Security Officer, Security, and IT on the implementation of defense cybersecurity requirements and protection of CUI.
• Serve as the point of contact for reviews of price reasonableness and commerciality conducted by the federal government and Defense Primes.
• Partner with Finance and HR to validate, maintain and monitor business systems focused on accounting, purchasing, property management, and timekeeping.
• Assist in internal investigations into non-compliance and manage the mandatory disclosure process to the US Government and Prime Contractors, as required.
• Oversee preparation of Commerciality and Price Reasonableness assertions and Prime Contractor Representations and Certifications
• Direct review of solicitations, proposals, quotes/bids, contracts, and other contractual documents to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, regulatory and customer requirements
• Lead negotiation of contract modifications and exceptions with Prime Contractors, including complex or high-risk flowdowns
• Develop, modify, and implement policies and procedures to address federal contracting requirements
• Design and deliver training on federal contract compliance requirements across the organization
• Monitor and advise senior leadership on federal contracting risk and emerging regulatory developments

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10+ years relevant federal government contracts experience
• Expert knowledge of FAR and DFARS and related agency policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of US Government fixed price contracts
• Experience negotiating federal flowdown clauses with defense Prime Contractors
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task, set priorities and execute timely to meet deadlines and strategic objectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, judgment, interpersonal skills, including ability to take initiative, anticipate problems, work collaboratively with the flexibility to adapt

Desired Experience and Skills

• Prior experience with a defense contractor strongly desired
• Prior experience managing a team
• Experience with research contracts
• CP, CPFF, OTA knowledge

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

This position requires a Security Clearance. Applicant must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance.