Federal Compliance CAS and FAR Expert

Introduction

IBM Consulting is looking for an experienced professional that has subject matter expert level expertise in US Federal Government contracting to join the Federal Compliance Team.

Your role and responsibilities

The Federal Compliance CAS and FAR Expert is an internal IBM Consulting Federal Finance role that is a part of the Federal Compliance Team. This role reports to the Federal Compliance Manager and maintains multiple disclosure statements, conducts research and leads initiatives to ensure a compliant posture. Subject matter expert level expertise of Federal Government Contracting including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is needed to provide guidance in this role, along with experience with CAS changes, CAS disclosure updates and cost impact analysis. Problem solving skills, including the ability to relate regulations to business situations and make appropriate recommendations is required. Clear communication, both verbal and written, as well as the ability to work independently on tasks and then summarize results for decision making are key in this role. A successful candidate will be an independent thinker, able to prioritize, and proactive in obtaining data needed from internal and external sources to lead special projects. The ability to work cross functionally with Delivery, Business Development, Finance, IT, Quote to Cash, Procurement, Pricing, Contracts and Legal is required.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• 10+ years of experience in Government contracting, compliance and/or audit
• Subject matter expert level expertise with US Federal Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Risk assessment / management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal / written)

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Preferred technical and professional experience

• Direct experience with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) (either working within or as a contractor for)
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint
• Certified Public Accountant

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

US Citizenship Required.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Client-provided location(s): Rochester, MN

Job ID: IBM-75751

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-21T18:50:17