Program Manager

Job Description

Highspring is seeking a Program Manager to help shape the strategic direction of the practice and drive business development. The Program Manager will provide advisory support to government contractors, interpreting regulations, developing compliance programs, and assessing business systems. They will also create and deliver presentations, manage client relationships, and mentor team members. This role requires strong knowledge of government contracting regulations and experience in designing and implementing compliance programs.Responsibilities:

• Shape the strategic direction of the practice
• Drive business development
• Provide advisory support to government contractors
• Interpret regulations related to FAR, DFARS, and CAS
• Develop compliance-based DFARS business systems
• Assess and update policies and procedures documentation
• Evaluate business processes and recommend improvement initiatives
• Assist in the analysis of government allegations of noncompliance
• Assist in the preparation of audit finding responses and analysis of cost and financial data
• Calculate and/or reviewing indirect rates
• Preparing and reviewing incurred cost submissions
• Performing budget and cashflow analysis
• Estimation at completion (EAC) preparation and analysis
• Performing contract/project setup and closeout procedures and evaluating for issues
• Create and deliver presentations on technical concepts, project work plans, delivery approach, milestones, and results to client stakeholders
• Identify, design and implement creative business solutions to continually improve the firm's methodology and approach
• Manage existing and prospective client relationships with an eye toward identifying and closing on new business opportunities
• Actively participating in career development activities and technical training of staff
• Mentor and develop team members
• Establish credibility as a trusted advisor

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, IT or a related field
• 14+ years of relevant government contracting experience, including at least 5+ years of professional services experience delivering relevant solutions to government contractor clients
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Experience designing and implementing government contracting compliance programs, including DFARS business systems control environments
• Experience performing risk assessments and compliance reviews including unallowable costs reviews, cost proposal reviews, and reviews of audit finding responses
• Experience developing indirect rates and cost estimates
• Experience in designing, maintaining, and/or testing controls related to DFARS business systems
• Ability to effectively interact with members of the client's management team, staff, and government auditors
• Experience with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting, and Budget Modeling (Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Headcount)
• Experience with Internal/External Reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting/audit practices, procedures and reporting standards
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• US Citizenship is required

Highspring offers:

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial culture
• Collaboration and continuous learning