HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.
As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.
As part of the HKA team you can expect:
- A strong collaborative culture focused on growing our service offerings and areas of expertise.
- The opportunity to join an organization that will not only offer vertical growth, but variation and specialization as we continue to evolve.
- A team-focused environment that emphasizes support and guidance as colleagues expand their skillsets and capabilities.
The Opportunity:
HKA’s Government Contracts Group supports commercial and non-profit organizations that conduct business with the U.S. Federal Government, providing them with consulting services on complex government contracting matters.
We seek a candidate with experience and expertise in managing government contracts throughout the award life cycle from proposal to contract closeout. The candidate should have experience advising government contractors on compliance and contracts management matters and a working understanding of the regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will foster an environment that is conducive to teamwork and team success. They will also have a background of creating strong client relationships through superior client service acting as the face of HKA to our clients and their counsel.
Responsibilities may include:
- Regulatory consulting on compliance issues arising from the FAR, OMB Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards, CAS, and other agency regulatory supplements.
- Compliance and system assessments, including assessments of the major business systems stipulated in the Defense FAR Supplement (“DFARS”) 252.242-7005.
- Advising on audit related matters that arise from government audits conducted by government agencies, such as the Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”) and the Defense Contract Management Agency (“DCMA”).
- The preparation and review of indirect rates, including Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP), Negotiated Indirect Rate Agreements (NICRA), and Incurred Cost Submissions (“ICSs”).
- Investigations and disputes (including those arising from alleged violations of the False Claims Act and the Price Reduction Clause).
- The preparation and review of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (“REAs”) and claims.
- The analysis of cost and price issues under bid protests.
- The preparation and review of termination settlement proposals (“TSPs”).
- Analysis of issues arising when there is a dispute between prime and subcontractors.
- The preparation of expert reports, expert testimony and exhibits for trial, alternative dispute resolution or settlement negotiations.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, Business, Economics or other relevant fields of study.
- 2+ Years experience in Government Contracting.
- Professional experience or specialization in FAR, OMB Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards, CAS, and other agency regulatory supplements.
- Availability to Travel as needed which can range from 0 - 25% quarterly.
What We Offer:
Compensation: HKA offers an annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000 depending on qualifications, credentials, and experience. HKA employees are eligible to participate in a wide variety of benefits including performance bonuses, company sponsored health benefits, retirement plan with company match, and much more.
Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.
ED&I at HKA:
HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. Please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.
All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with Federal, State and Local legislation.
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