
Senior Manager, Government Contract Consulting
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Hybrid
- Manager or above
- 19 months ago
- $159,200 – $269,200 / year
- DFARS
- Pension
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As aSenior Manager at Aprio, you’ll be the go-to compliance advisor for government contractors, from emerging small businesses to established large contractors. You’ll lead engagements across the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), CAS, business systems, pricing, program controls, FP&A, and Small Business Administration (SBA) rules.
Your work will help clients think strategically, get ahead of risk for Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) reviews, and build practical solutions for the internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, and compliance programs that keep contract performance on track. You’ll bring technical precision to the details and strategic insight to the big picture, alongside a team that’s seen nearly everything in the federal marketplace.
What You'll Gain/Impact
- Opportunity to serve as a strategic advisor at the highest levels of government contracting engagements
- Platform to influence the federal contracting community through thought leadership, published insights, and speaking engagements
- Exposure to complex, high-stakes regulatory and consulting work spanning FAR, DFARS, CAS, Joint Ventures, and Business Systems compliance
- Ability to provide real help to clients and shape compliance programs and advisory strategies for a broad and dynamic client base
- Career growth within a nationally recognized, high-performance advisory practice
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex government contracting engagements across a portfolio of clients, bringing strategic insight to each one
- Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, helping them through every stage of the government contracting lifecycle
- Advise clients on FAR, DFARS (including the business systems clause at DFARS 252.242-7005), CAS, and General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules
- Assess and strengthen contractor business systems, including purchasing, estimating, government property, and material management
- Help clients meet DCAA and DCMA requirements, strengthen internal controls, and reduce compliance risk
- Help clients build compliance programs that support their contract obligations and regulatory requirements
- Raise Aprio’s profile in the government contracting community through speaking engagements, webinars, training, and industry networking
- Write articles, white papers, and insights that help contractors stay ahead of regulatory change
- Mentor junior team members and help them grow their industry knowledge and leadership skills
- Manage multiple client projects and keep deliverables on time and within scope
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in government contracting advisory or direct experience working for a federal contractor (experience with both large and small businesses preferred).
- Deep expertise in government contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and SBA regulations
- Strong knowledge of Business Systems compliance, including Purchasing, Estimating, Government Property, and Material Management
- Experience in contract pricing and proposal support
- Experience advising on Joint Ventures, Mentor-Protégé Agreements, and strategic partnerships in the government contracting space
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex regulatory challenges and develop strategic solutions
- Exceptional communication and client engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with C-level executives, government officials, and contracting professionals
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience developing and delivering training programs, thought leadership content, and industry presentations
- CPA or other relevant certifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analytics tools, and government contract management software
- Willingness to travel occasionally for client engagements, conferences, and presentations
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Senior Manager, Government Contract Consulting · Aprio