Description

Job Description
The Government Compliance Director provides leadership and guidance to the Business areas within the BAE Systems Intelligence & Security Sector, acting as the primary liaison with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) on all sector-related Government Compliance matters. This individual is a manager of managers and directs the Sector compliance staff activities, overseeing key responsibilities such as maintaining CAS compliant cost structures and Disclosure Statements, preparing and submitting annual indirect incurred cost submissions, and defending and negotiating DCAA questioned costs. Additionally, they provide compliant charging guidance, develop and monitor sector time reporting policies, and support DCAA audits, DCMA inquiries, and external auditors. The lead also assesses and supports audits of the sector's Business Systems, participates in BAE Systems Inc. level teams related to Government Compliance, and negotiates direct and indirect forward pricing rates and final indirect rate agreements. Furthermore, they provide support for direct and indirect rate proposals and offer assessment and strategic direction on proposed changes to accounting practices or overhead rate structures.
The Finance leader will be required to advise senior management of all financial matters and must demonstrate:

• Understanding of and experience interpreting Government Accounting regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, and overhead rate structures;
• A proven ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely across a broad audience;
• Working knowledge of Project Finance and Project control tools and processes and as well as an understanding of US Government Services business model;
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems requiring creativity, and innovativeness;
• Ability to create formal and informal networks with key decision makers and serve as an external spokesperson for the organization; and
• An in depth understanding of and ability to operate in accordance with all legal, ethical, and Company requirements, including Company policies and procedures, Standard Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Department Instructions.

Other responsibilities include:

• Participation in the hiring process and responsibility for assigning tasks, counseling, training, developing and evaluating a team of compliance professionals;
• Support and encouragement to the growth and professional development of the compliance / finance team;
• Coordination with other finance and functional groups to assure consistency and integrity of data;
• Efficiently optimize compliance team and cost thereof in support of the Business needs (including personnel, data processing support, other required support, etc.) through review of required output, efficiency of operations and assignment of appropriate and capable personnel
• Ability to identify industry trends and developments, including government regulations and contract compliance issues.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics or Master's degree
Prior experience providing Government Compliance support and advice in a U.S. Government contracting environment
Sound understanding of government compliance theories and practices in fast changing environment
Full management of a team, including management of people, defining roles and responsibility and planning for future needs
Analytical thought required to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations, without supervision

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Defense Industry Services sector experience preferred

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135556 - $230444

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.