Senior Consultant – Government Contract Compliance

Company Description

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. Counting 3,000 consultants in 19 countries, we expect to achieve USD 420 million in turnover for the current fiscal year. With a global footprint and expertise in more than 30 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation. 

Latham BioPharm Group, a part of Sia Partners, provides the insight, knowledge, and network to unite teams and technologies in Life Sciences. We provide the depth of expertise necessary to advance programs, by providing a range of life science services including business development, program management, CMC, non-clinical, quality, regulatory, and strategic consulting with proven experience in biodefense/pandemic response and strategic product development. 

Why Join the Sia Village? 

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing 

These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people. 

Your experience at Sia Partners will be enriched by a(n):   

• Entrepreneurial journey 
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving professional development goals through guidance, and real-time feedback 
• Continuous learning & development opportunities 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs with an ever-growing list of global affinity initiatives 

Job Description

The Senior Contracts Administrator will assist federal contractors with compliance, financial analysis, regulatory research and interpretation, audit support, and other related activities. This position will be responsible for acting as the client contact for expert advice and may be involved in conducting gap assessments, compliance reviews, and more.

Responsibilities:

Provide consulting services for LBG clients including, but not limited to:

• Represent company as a professional with clients in the life sciences industries.
• Support management of client engagements and workflow, including drafting correspondence, managing meetings, etc.
• Analyze compliance issues related to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements (e.g., DFARS, HHSAR), and cost accounting standards (CAS).
• Provide direct and indirect cost rate structure design and analysis for clients.
• Review and develop client policies and procedures related to accounting, procurement, timekeeping, and property management.
• Prepare incurred cost submissions.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage subcontracts to ensure compliance with client guidelines and contract requirements, using sound ethical business practices and judgement.
• Support major proposal efforts from a government contracts perspective in close coordination with technical stakeholders.
• Advise clients of contractual rights, risks, and obligations.
• Ensure a high standard of service and confidentiality to internal and external stakeholders is maintained and enhanced.
• Demonstrate and inspire confidence and trust of others while maintaining the highest standards of personal integrity.

Support other company business efforts as required:

• Support the growth of the company and sale of new engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 7 years of demonstrated contracts management or accounting and finance experience (10+ preferred). MBA, J.D. or NCMA Certification preferred.
• Firm understanding of FAR and CAS required. DFARS and HHSAR experience preferred.
• Excellent contract drafting skills and demonstrated experience in a government contracts environment.
• Sound understanding of commercial contracts, US Government prime contracts and subcontracts, cooperative agreements, sub-awards, business agreements, and general business/corporate practices.
• Understanding of US Government solicitation process.
• Ability to make sound business judgments, handle multiple clients, and meet critical deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of various contract types (Cost Reimbursement, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transaction Authority, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, etc.).
• High integrity with strong business acumen, problem s