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Contracts Compliance Manager - Telework Eligible

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville , MD
Closing date
Nov 2, 2021

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Industry
Research
Function
QA Engineer, Management, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is seeking a Contracts Compliance Manager -to join our fast-paced corporate Contracts Unit based in Rockville, Maryland. In this role you will manage and oversee corporate contract compliance activities. 

This position is based in Rockville, Maryland is telework eligible.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage and oversee the Contract Unit's compliance activities including but not limited to the development, maintenance and support of:
    • Policies and procedures 
    • Contract templates and forms
    • Ethics and Conflict of Interest 
    • Small business compliance process
    • Audits and contract compliance reviews
    • GWACs and corporate agreements 
  • Manage a team of compliance focused Contract Administrators and Specialists
  • Perform periodic quality assurance and process improvement initiatives including conducting internal process audits and reviews 
  • Monitor industry compliance and regulatory updates, develop associated guidance and trainings
  • Collaborate with internal departments and functions including: Accounting, Business Development, Finance and Legal 


Basic Qualifications:

•    A Bachelor's degree
•    10 years of progressive experience in a Federal Government contracting and compliance environment, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. 
•    Demonstrated experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and  associated compliance obligations and requirements.
•    Experience supporting compliance activities including implementing policy and procedures. 
•    Knowledge of standard government contract compliance reviews and audits.
•    Familiarity working with enterprise accounting and reporting software. 
•    Experience with accessing various Federal Government reporting systems including SAM, ESRS, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    A Master's degree in business, law or contract related discipline. 
•    Extensive experience working in a compliance role conducting audits and inspections of contracts and compliance.  
•    Experience working with major government system reviews and requirements including Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
•    Familiarity with GSA schedules and Best-In-Class contracting vehicles
•    Knowledge of the Uniform Guidance 
•    Experience with Department of Health and Human Services contracts and requirements
•    Experience with Deltek products including Costpoint, Contracts and Purchasing Modules

To be successful in this role, you will need to leverage your strong attention to detail, communication and writing skills, and your ability to collaborate.
 

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

 

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

Company info
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Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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