Senior Manager, Government Compliance

Job ID: 8796Req ID: 1668Location: Charleston, SC, USAPosted: 2026-09-23Job Family: FinanceJob Function: AuditPay Type: Salary Company Information: Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. Summary of Responsibilities The Senior Manager Government Compliance will provide companywide guidance as the subject matter expert on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company CAS Disclosure Statements by providing interpretations and implementations that maintain a compliant and cooperative Government relations and compliance environment. Preparation, revision, and coordination of Government compliance audits of company CAS Disclosure Statements, as required. Determine if changes being considered are classified as CAS cost accounting practice changes and prepare required Cost Impact Proposals and support Government audit thereof. Monitor and report the company's full CAS coverage status to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Coordinate CAS 401-420 audits with DCAA. Maintain compliant labor recording procedures and training. Coordinate labor floor check audits by DCAA. Coordinate material consumption audits by DCAA. Prepare updated Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) including rate restructuring and CAS cost impact studies as required, coordinate submittal to the ACO and DCAA, coordinate audits by DCAA and support negotiation and finalization of Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA) with the ACO. Prepare monthly rate monitoring reports versus the current FPRP/FPRA rates and provide them to the ACO and DCAA as required. Prepare annual Incurred Cost Proposals, coordinate submittal to the ACO and DCAA, coordinate audits by DCAA and support close out of Cost Type Programs. Coordinate Accounting Systems Reviews, Financial Capability Audits, and Estimating System Reviews by DCAA as required. Coordinate Finance aspects of Contractor Purchasing System Review by DCMA. Coordinate Pre Award audits of multiple company Proposals and Post Award Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA) audits by DCAA. Multiple proposals are selected by DCAA each year for these types of audits. Coordinate Foreign Military Finance (FMF) Pre Award audits and Certification audits, by DCAA, of FMF programs being executed with FMF funding. Support acquisition activities (due diligence and integration activities). Manage and mentor compliance staff. Oversee workload planning, performance management, and professional development. Other duties as assigned by senior management. Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience) Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred Specific Degree Field Preferred: Accounting/Finance/Business 10+ years of functional (using skill set) experience is required 5+ years of management experience is required 10+ years of industry experience is required Knowledge of military and defense contract compliance regulations and protocol. Knowledge of and experience in a Government type contracts environment to include initial proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract/program execution, and the audit process conducted by DCAA and DCMA. Knowledge and understanding of the CAS Disclosure Statement and ability to interpret and determine if cost accounting changes are classified as CAS cost accounting practice changes and then prepare required Disclosure Statement changes, Cost Impact Proposals and support audits thereof. Knowledge of and experience with Forward Pricing Rates, Incurred Cost Proposals preparation and support of DCAA audits thereof. Knowledge of and experience with Pre Award and Post Award DCAA audits and support thereof. Skills and Abilities Ability to work effectively with Program, Contracts, Accounting, Finance, and Purchasing areas. High attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks. Travel/Physical Requirements Travel: Occasional, as needed for training or site visits. Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer: Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available Flexible Vacation & PTO Paid Parental Leave Generous Employee Referral Program Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. *For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations. Please ensure your résumé meets the Dayforce upload requirements. Dayforce supports résumé files up to 4 MB. To avoid upload issues, please: save your résumé as a PDF, remove photos/graphics/embedded objects, ensure the file is under 4 MB, and avoid password‑protected PDFs. 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