FAR Compliance and Pricing Strategy Director (Washington)

Our clientis seeking a FAR Compliance and Pricing Strategy Director to join our corporate finance team. This position is designated as hybrid (3 days week/in office) and can be located in one of our offices in New York City , or Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA .
The FAR Compliance and Pricing Strategy Director oversees compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and develops strategic pricing strategies. This role ensures adherence to federal contracting standards, manages pricing models to maximize competitiveness and profitability, and provides guidance to cross-functional teams on compliance and pricing practices.
Key Responsibilities

FAR Compliance:

Serve as the primary expert on FAR/DFARS regulations, ensuring all practices align with federal and state requirements

Develop and maintain compliance programs, policies, and training for staff.

Oversee audits of contracts to ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and the annual FAR compliance audit.

Provide guidance to stakeholders on allowable costs, cost accounting standards (CAS), and other compliance matters

Pricing Strategy:

Develop and implement optimal pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and FAR requirements

Collaborate with proposal teams to create cost/pricing models for bids and proposals, ensuring compliance with FAR guidelines

Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and budget priorities to refine pricing strategies

Review cost proposals, including detailed cost breakdowns, justifications, and pricing narratives

Leadership and Collaboration:

Act as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations on compliance and pricing strategies

Lead and mentor a small team of compliance and pricing specialists, ensuring the team is up-to-date on FAR/DFARS regulations

Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to address contractual compliance issues and develop solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Public Accounting; advanced degree preferred but not required

Minimum 10+ years of experience working with the FAR and, FAR/DFARS compliance, and pricing strategy

Expertise in federal cost principles, cost accounting standards (CAS), and pricing practices for government contracts

Demonstrated experience with proposal pricing

Strong leadership and project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders

Proficiency in pricing tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with State DOT and Federal government budgetary processes and trends

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (16 days)

Paid Holidays (8 days)

Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)

Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
TO APPLY - Please forward resume to Amanda Sonus at