Federal Purchase Card Compliance Manager

Aalis Management Consulting$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Extensive experience in federal purchase card or procurement compliance.
  • Proven leadership in compliance reviews or audit teams.
  • Knowledgeable in GSA SmartPay and OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B.
  • Experience briefing senior government officials.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead federal purchase card compliance review activities.
  • Oversee audit teams and quality assurance processes.
  • Ensure adherence to federal acquisition regulations.
  • Review internal controls for compliance risks.
  • Present findings and recommendations to government leadership.
  • Maintain strategic customer relationships for compliance guidance.
  • Support project milestone and deliverable completion.

Benefits

  • Ability to work with a reputable federal agency.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with Bethesda office meetings required.
  • Long-term contract with a defined period of performance.
  • Participation in continuous process improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Title: Federal Purchase Card Compliance Manager

Client: Federal Agency

Location: Bethesda, MD/Remote (Must be able to report to the Bethesda office for meetings as required)

Clearance: Public Trust

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Number of Position(s): 1

Work Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm

Work Day: Monday - Friday

Period of Performance: 9/2026 - 9/2031

Anticipated Start Date: September 3, 2026

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Manager to lead a federal Purchase Card Compliance support program for a federal agency. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for compliance reviews, audit activities, quality assurance, and contract deliverables while serving as a trusted advisor to Government leadership.

This role requires extensive experience in federal purchase card programs, financial oversight, procurement compliance, and audit management. The selected individual will oversee project execution, ensure regulatory compliance, and present findings and recommendations to senior government stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage federal purchase card compliance review activities.
  • Oversee audit teams, workpaper development, quality control, and contract deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and purchase card policies.
  • Review internal controls and identify compliance risks and process improvements.
  • Present audit findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to Government leadership.
  • Manage customer relationships and provide strategic acquisition and compliance guidance.
  • Ensure project milestones, schedules, and deliverables are completed on time.
  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Significant experience supporting federal Government purchase card, charge card, procurement compliance, financial oversight, or audit programs.
  • Experience leading compliance reviews or audit teams.
  • Working knowledge of:
    • GSA SmartPay
    • OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B
    • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
    • Federal purchase card internal controls
  • Experience briefing senior government officials.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Certifications:
  • CIA
  • CFE
  • CPA
  • CGAP
  • CGFM
  • PMP or other project management certifications are a plus.

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