Job Summary
The Director, Industry Specialty Services – Disputes and Investigations leads client projects to assist federal contractors and their counsel with claims, termination settlement proposals, bid protests, false claims act suits, investigations, and other matters as the cost/damages expert supporting potential litigation or the avoidance of litigation. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact, training/supervising team members assisting on these engagements, and promoting thought leadership, including providing innovative and effective solutions to complicated questions in order to inspire clients to meet their needs.
Job Duties
- Supports various disputes and litigation matters for government contractors at the direction of in-house and outside counsel, and under protective order as the damages expert focusing on cost, price, or other government contracting matters.
- Guides strategy in the preparation of claims, terminations, REAs, and other analyses.
- Utilizes a combination of regulatory knowledge, analytical skills, facts, and circumstances, to lead investigations or assist outside counsel in various forms of disputes.
- Provides expert testimony as needed, or supports the engagement partner in doing so, to include expert reports, exhibits, and related disclosures.
- Advises clients on compliance processes and procedures to avoid future disputes and/or exposure.
- Serves as a technical expert for client questions as they arise.
- Often operates as the primary point of contact.
- Assists Partners in qualifying opportunities and scoping engagements.
- Aids in firm development activities and other marketing initiatives including but not limited to attending conferences, networking, developing internal and external practice development opportunities, and identifying cross servicing opportunities.
- Prepares innovative thought leadership such as authoring articles/white papers, or presentations for webinars and conferences, strategically developing a strong network to build a brand in the market as a subject matter expert.
- Other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervises, develops, and trains associates, senior associates, and managers.
- Reviews and evaluates work prepared by associates, senior associates, and managers.
- Trains associates and senior associates on how to use current software tools and Industry Specialty Services methodology.
- Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates.
- Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree, required with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred.
- Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience, required.
- Cost/Damages experience with FAR, FAR Supplements, REAs, Terminations, Claims, Bid Protests, Qui tam suits, and investigations, required.
- CPA or CFE, preferred.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required.
- SQL, Tableau and/or other analytical and dashboarding technology, preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business/report writing.
- Strong analytical and basic research skills.
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment.
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated command of FAR, CAS, claims, and investigations.
- Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Salary Information
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $190,000 – $240,000
Maryland Range: $190,000 – $225,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $190,000 – $240,000
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients.
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential.
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge, and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities.
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs.
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities.
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”
- Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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