Federal Contracting Compliance Advisor, US
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GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services firms providing engineering, environmental, and construction services to private and public sector clients. GHD North America is part of a connected global network of more than 11,000 people operating in 160+ offices across five continents. Privately owned by our employees, GHD’s formula for success is simple – we build strong relationships, exceed the expectations of our clients and create lasting community benefit. www.ghd.com.
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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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- At least three years of experience in federal contracting or procurement
- Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and other federal regulations
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to learn and apply company policies and procedures quickly
- Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software tools quickly
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving, negotiation, drafting, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to work independently with limited direction
- Self-starter, creative, team-oriented, and sound judgment
- Responsive and service-oriented attitude
What We Do
GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
