Regulatory & Compliance Associate (Labor Mischarging)

Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Legal.io is working with a leading aerospace defense company who is seeking a Ethics and Compliance Associate with experience handling labor mischarging and government contracts. This is a full-time position (40 hours / week) for 12 months, with potential to extend/convert. This is a fully remote position. Scope of Work Title: Ethics & Compliance Counsel (Secondment) Experience: 5+ Years Location: Remote Duration: 12 months Pay Rate: $60 - $80 / hour ($120,000 - $160,000) Responsibilities Provide expert guidance on ethics and compliance matters, focusing on labor mischarging and government contracts. Conduct risk assessments and internal audits to identify potential compliance issues and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Investigate allegations of mischarging, such as overcharging, fraudulent timecards, and falsification of pay records by employees or supervisors working on government programs. Liaise with government accounting, government contracts, payroll, and timekeeping functions to identify data necessary for investigations. Document and calculate amounts for potential disgorgement and prepare mandatory disclosure documentation. Qualifications Familiarity with government contracting and experience in investigating government time charging/mischarging. Knowledge of mandatory disclosure processes and attention to detail. Preferred experience includes advanced expertise in Excel and proficiency with PowerBi, PowerQuery, Microsoft CoPilot, and other Microsoft analytics or visualization tools. Preference for candidates with experience in the aerospace or defense industry within an ethics and compliance function. US Citizenship is preferred, and security clearance is a bonus but not required. This role requires a professional who can hit the ground running, with a strong understanding of labor mischarging in government contracts, and the ability to handle sensitive employment situations. Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Legal.io is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Legal.io by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr Legal.io