Cost Accounting & Government Compliance Analyst

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 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

Cost Accountant & Government Compliance Analyst

The Cost Accountant & Government Compliance Analyst will support all areas of Finance-related government compliance at Draper and be required to interface with a variety of departments/areas including General Ledger, Internal Audit, Contracts, Procurement, Property, Billing, Financial Planning and Analysis, Programs, Engineering, Legal, etc.  The right candidate is a highly motivated, energetic, and government compliance-experienced individual who will provide significant impact to Draper in reviewing and updating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Government regulations as well as Draper’s business practices. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain government accounting, estimating, and billing policies and procedures that comply with Federal regulations
• Independently research and interpret Federal regulations to make determinations of allowability and ensure Draper compliance
• Provide Government accounting expertise in support of preparation and delivery of Government submissions
• Maintain CASB Disclosure Statement including:
  • Monitor accounting practices for potential change
  • Recommend required updates
  • Update disclosure statement
• Lead or co-lead external DCAA/DCMA financial audits and reviews including, but not limited to:
  • Testing of Paid Voucher reviews
  • DCAA Time Reporting reviews (floor checks)
  • DCAA Uniform Guidance audit (incurred cost)
  • Forward Pricing
  • CAS audits (disclosure statement, CAS compliance, and cost impact/general dollar magnitude)
• Responsible for reviewing labor and cost transfers for reasonableness, accuracy, and appropriate support
• Assist in reviewing indirect project setup forms for appropriate project classifications and compliance with regulations
• Participate in and document all significant DCMA interactions with Draper
• Serve as primary contact for “other than forward pricing” proposals and primary liaison for compliance-related interactions among billing, contracts and/or program offices
• Provide meaningful interpretation of rate impacts on financial results
• Assist in contract closeout process by developing cumulative allowable cost worksheets (CACWS)
• Attend ongoing training and maintain/increase current knowledge on FAR, FAR Supplements, CAS, and DCAA accounting compliance
• 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 DCMA cost monitor requests
• Support financial initiatives/special projects
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business, Law, or related discipline
• Experience:
  • 4 or more years of finance/accounting experience with US Federal contracting
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• Certification/Licensure: None
• Other:
  • Work experience with or for the DCAA and/or DCMA (or other evidence of in-depth knowledge and understanding of FAR and CAS requirement) preferred.  
  • Knowledge of database structures for data extraction from PeopleSoft; advanced Excel skills needed
  • Strong oral and written communication skills necessary, as is ability to cultivate critical inter- and intra-departmental working relationships, foster an environment of cooperation and trust, and effectively meet deadlines while providing a high level of customer service
  • Familiarity with Uniform Guidance and OMB regulations preferred
  • A demonstrated ability to be proactive and forward thinking in a fast-paced environment is also required.

** Draper has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all Draper employees. This will be a condition of employment to work at Draper. 

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