Government Compliance, Operations and Strategic Budgeting Leader

Job Description Summary

The Government Compliance, Operations, and Strategic Budgeting Leader is responsible for driving excellence in contract compliance, financial operations, and strategic funding management across government-funded projects. This role ensures alignment with contractual terms, regulatory standards, and internal policies while enabling operational efficiency and fiscal integrity.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Government Funding and Compliance Leadership
  • Actively participates in GEV Power Government Funding COE meetings, identifying opportunities to enhance funding accuracy, strengthen compliance processes, and promote cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ensures all project billings align with contractual terms, approved funding, and applicable billing rates (including cost-reimbursable, T&M, and FFP).
  • Leads continuous improvement efforts in compliance processes and internal audit readiness.
• Invoicing and Financial Operations
  • Serves as primary liaison for internal stakeholders and government customers on invoicing matters, working closely with contracts management to ensure clarity and compliance.
  • Manages resolution of complex invoicing issues related to timecards, subcontractor costs, contract modifications, funding adjustments, labor category discrepancies, and identification of unallowable costs.
  • Performs monthly invoice reviews, including validation of costs, timesheets, and funding levels; reconciles discrepancies; and directs Managed Service Provider (MSP) resources preparing invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Oversees the complete government timecard process-from submission through approval-ensuring timely responses to inquiries, data accuracy, and compliance enforcement, including leading employee floor checks.
• Project Funding and Rate Management
  • Reviews and reconciles monthly project funding changes and initiates workflows to update contract values and funding records accordingly.
  • Develops and maintains project funding tracking to align invoiced amounts with approved contract levels.
  • Leads the design and implementation of billing and recharge rates for internal and external customers, ensuring consistency with company and federal cost principles.
  • Conducts analysis and validation of uncompensated overtime discounts to ensure proper application and adherence to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Coordinates with staff augmentation and subcontractor management teams to troubleshoot billing and reconciliation issues ensuring timely invoicing and resolution.
  • Partners with Finance, Contracts, and Program Management teams to drive compliance excellence and operational transparency across all government-funded initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or government-related finance/compliance

• CPA license
• Solid understanding of government-related financial regulations, compliance requirements, and cost principles, including FAR 15 and FAR 31
• Minimum 5 years of external audit or government audit experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem-solving ability and strong prioritization skills
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Highly detail-oriented
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong financial reporting, analytical, and data mining skills