Minimum of three years in Federal contracting or procurement
Strong knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and other Federal regulations
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Proficient with software tools and quick to learn new technologies
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration
Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation abilities
Self-starter with a creative, team-oriented mindset
Responsibilities
Review project solicitations and contracts for compliance with Federal regulations
Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance in pricing, procurement, and legal risk
Support operations during government audits and inquiries
Advise on compliance matters related to government contracting regulations
Monitor and evaluate changes in Federal procurement requirements
Update and maintain compliance policy documentation
Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collegial team environment
Support for professional growth in a rapidly expanding sector
Engagement with a diverse range of compliance issues
Access to a large network of professionals within GHD
Involvement in shaping compliance policies and procedures
Full Job Description
Job Description
Federal Contracting Compliance Advisor, US
GHD has an opportunity for a Federal Contracting Compliance Advisor (United States), operating out GHD's Phoenix, Arizona office, reporting directly to GHD's Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer. The successful applicant will join a collegial 25 person Americas Legal, Risk & Compliance Team and provide support to an entrepreneurial 4,000+ person strong Americas business. This role will directly support the rapidly growing Federal contracting sector of GHD's US business.
As part of the Legal, Risk & Compliance Team in the capacity of Federal Contracting Compliance Advisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
Perform reviews of project pursuit solicitations and contract documents with a focus on the company's compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), applicable state regulations, and GHD internal policies and procedures.
Partner with multiple departments to ensure project specific and organization-wide compliance, with focus on project pricing, procurement, cyber security and legal risk.
Support GHD's Operations re: DCAA and other government or client audits and inquiries related to disclosure statements, incurred cost proposals, timekeeping policies, company government contracting policies, and project support related to indirect rates and cost impacts.
Assist Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer in advising US Business regarding a variety of related compliance matters associated with government contracting regulations (e.g., privacy, data security, data management, data sovereignty, and data breach response, anti-spam compliance, and cybersecurity).
Monitor and evaluate evolving Federal procurement requirements, regulatory changes, and industry trends and make proactive recommendations regarding necessary modifications to applicable policies and procedures as warranted.
Assist in updating and maintaining compliance policy and procedure documentation.
Other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will possess the following required qualifications, experience, skills, and attributes:
A minimum of three years of experience in Federal contracting or procurement;
Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and other Federal regulations;
Ability to learn and apply GHD policies and procedures quickly;
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;
Computer savvy with capability to quickly learn new software tools;
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and efficiently with members of GHD's Legal, Risk & Compliance Team, Operations, and other Teams;
Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiation, drafting, and conflict resolution skills;
Self-starter, creative, a team player, good judgment, and possess the ability to work with limited direction; and
Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.
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About GHD Group
GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
