Infrastructure GBU Government Compliance Manager
Bechtel
- Minneapolis, MN
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Liaising and working with Infrastructure GBU and NS&E organizations, projects, functional groups, and Corporate Office to implement policies and procedures, communicate to employees, and to enable ongoing compliance with federal, national, state, and other related pricing laws, regulations, and guidelines. (NS&E and Infrastructure organizations include CFO, Government Services, Project Controls, Business Development, Office and Administrative Services, Controller, Human Resources, Ethics & Compliance, operations, management, and project personnel. Corporate groups may include Financial Management, Risk Management, Tax, Legal, FP&A, BBS and others as required.)
- Serving as primary interface with NS&E Government Services organization (reporting to the Infrastructure GBU Chief Financial Officer), which will support indirect rate development, maintenance, and audit interfaces for US federally funded contracts. Works with Government Services to coordinate and respond to BINFRA discrete audit scope with cognizant audit agencies, internal and external auditors, internal stakeholders, relevant government bodies, and customers that require assistance with FAR compliance. Maintain auditable files for government audits and requests.
- Maintaining knowledge of regulations pertinent to US and UK government contracting (such as CAS, FAR, DFAR government audit standards, and UK Sole Source Regulations) and cascading knowledge to teams.
- Monitoring training requirements and ongoing strength of Infrastructure GBU organizational compliance. Developing and keeping training classes current, mentoring project personnel, and providing program oversight for establishing EVMS best practices.
- Coordinating with NS&E Government Services continuous, comprehensive transaction cost screening to validate cost charging.
- Monitoring key processes (i.e., time charging, travel and expenses, reporting, training) across relevant charge codes.
- Interfacing across Infrastructure GBU functions and with BINFRA and BMCL business development opportunities and projects to ensure a consistent accurate reflection of indirect cost rates during estimating, pricing, and administration.
- Providing advice and information to Bechtel departments and projects on audits, proposals, forecasts, financial reviews, and other aspects of government business.
- Interfacing with the Infrastructure CFO, FP&A teams, NS&E Government Services (to the extent required) to ensure transparency of business requirements and impacts to BINFRA and BMCL project financials and compliance.
- Understanding and remaining aware of changes and circumstances withing BINFRA and BMCL businesses affecting forecast assumptions, future business, contracts under execution, and how the accounting systems comply with contract requirements and relevant regulations.
- Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws, if applicable as position and responsibilities evolve.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and at least 6 years of professional experience, or in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 12 years of professional experience.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
- Previous US experience in FAR compliance environments and familiarity with FAR requirements as they relate to an overarching FAR compliance system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations subject matter required.
- Experience in performing, monitoring, or reviewing functional processes.
- Proficiency in using PC operating systems and several basic software applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Skilled in oral and written communication and providing management briefings.
- Multiple years US government FAR experience.
- Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across project and management organizations.