What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Regulatory Compliance Specialist position at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 73,700 - 128,780
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze and respond to regulatory questions from internal and external sources by interpreting Company policy, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guidance, and applicable governmental regulations.
- Support Government Accounting deliverables in an efficient and timely manner ensuring that deliverables are compliant and fully supported with proper documentation.
- Organizes, maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records.
- Responds to inquiries, identifies issues, and develops solutions to complex and diverse challenges concerning a variety financial data, some of which contain confidential and sensitive information, which require tact and discretion in handling.
- May represent the organization as primary contact with management, customers, and outside organizations, such as DCAA, DCMA, and external auditors.
- May support month-end close activities, indirect rate reporting, and tasks related to the Incurred Cost Submission.
- Manage large amounts of data from the ERP system (SAP) and effectively analyze the information in support of government compliance deliverables or financial studies (finance compliance projects) while maintaining an alertness for anomalies.
- Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing data to support financial analyses and other projects involving research into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Financial data may include data from company budgeting, cost and labor systems, general ledger, and other related financial systems.
- Exercise judgment within generally defined precedents and policies to interpret established policies, procedures, and standard practices, develop reports, and provide analysis of financial data to ensure that financial analysis projects are successfully implemented and maintained.
- Conducts reviews to determine propriety of accounting entries associated with projects, accounts, and trial balances in accordance with financial policies, practices, and procedures.
- Based on analyses, develops recommendations for corrective action(s) and specifies new reports for production from the company’s SAP ERP system. Influences and provides guidance on actions to be taken.
- Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures at both the company level and government regulatory level. Participates in the development, implementation and review of policies, procedures and associated documentation
- Develops solutions to monitor and provide status for departmental project schedules, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery. Assesses potential project issues and assists in developing solutions to meet schedule and quality goals and objectives.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance, and at least six years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or similar fields, preferably at a government contractor. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must have a comprehensive understanding of industry and government cost accounting principles, theories and concepts and a complete and thorough knowledge of cost accounting practices, techniques, and standards.
- Aerospace/Defense manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
- Must have ability to research regulatory compliance matters, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agency supplements, as well as Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
- Must possess leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
- The ability to initiate, plan, and manage finance projects.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees and external customers.
- The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to develop formats and summaries to produce accurate, appropriate financial and audit support documentation.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office suite; SAP knowledge preferred but not required).
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential.
Salary range: 73,700 - 128,780