Government Accounting & Compliance Analyst 2

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

 

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.   We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.   

 

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

Responsibilities

Draper is looking for a Government Accounting & Compliance Analyst to join the Government Compliance Team at Draper. This role will utilize experience and knowledge of Government regulations to ensure consistency in charging practices across the company. The candidate will perform various tasks pertaining to cost accounting compliance for government contracts, including regulatory review and interpretation for current and proposed contracts, preparation of annual cost-related submissions and supporting documentation, ongoing monitoring and review of transactional data for allowability and allocability, and providing support, training and guidance to ensure Draper complies with applicable regulations.

 

The position will interface with a nearly all areas within Draper, including Internal Audit, Contracts / Subcontracts, Procurement, Property, Programs, Engineering, Legal, Business Winning.  The right candidate is a highly motivated, energetic, and experienced individual that is keen on making significant and positive impacts to the company.

 

• Develop, implement and maintain government accounting policies and procedures that comply with Federal regulations
• Maintain CASB Disclosure Statement including:
  • Monitor accounting practices for potential change
  • Recommend and make required updates
  • Ensure compliance through monitoring (internal reviews / testing / compliance checks)

• Support continuous evaluation, maintenance and development alternatives to existing cost accounting rate structure for optimal business operation
• Assist team in researching and interpreting Federal regulations to make determinations of allowability and compliance with regulations
• Provide Government accounting expertise in support of preparation and submission of Government submissions
• Co-lead or support external DCAA audits and reviews
• Responsible for reviewing indirect project setup forms for appropriate project classifications and compliance with regulations and internal policies
• Responsible for reviewing labor/cost transfers for reasonableness, accuracy and compliance with established charging policies/procedures
• Maintain current knowledge on FAR, FAR Supplements, CAS, and DCAA accounting compliance
• Support business tool implementation and policy and procedures documentation for new integrated business tools
• Develop, coordinate, and/or conduct compliance-related training as needed
• Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental/company policies, practices, and procedures
• Support financial initiatives/special projects
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:  

 

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business, Law or related discipline

 

Experience:  

 

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