Compliance and Audit Analyst I

Purpose and Scope:

The Compliance and Audit Analyst I for the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS II) program is responsible for preparation, testing, and monitoring of conformance in such areas as contract requirements, applicable FAR, GAAP and CAS guidelines, pricing and estimating, accounting, disclosure and the like. This position is under supervision of the business office but must coordinate with all departments to optimize conformance. The Compliance and Audit Analyst must identify bottlenecks or problem areas and escalates or proposes solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Must easily read and understand contract language and be able to apply to work of the contract with the expectation of building to a subject matter expert of the written contract requirements.
• Review all Statements of Work during initial review for nonconformance of contract requirements.
• Attend meetings from all departments and speak up when work could be breaching baseline contract expectations.
• When work above baseline contract expectations is identified, take ownership to address, i.e. a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) to the government.
• Handle daily, weekly, or monthly requests for an estimate or ROM of contract services.
• Review timesheet reports for all employees and subcontractors for compliance of accurate time charging; at minimum once per week. Will require coordination with such employee to ensure correction is made. May require a pre-processor file to corporate (similar to a journal entry).
• Assist with pricing analysis necessary for procurement, i.e. Independent Cost Estimates.
• Monitor purchases to ensure compliance of government approval prior to purchase if required.
• Assists in management of awarded IDIQ Projects – monitors funding, proposed profit vs actual, maintains status of outstanding REAs, etc.
• Participate deeply in end-of-year closeout and new fiscal year setup to best align accounting practices with the contract structure.
• Assists in planning for annual Direct and Indirect cost budgets when needed.
• Manage Wage Determinations annually – both CBA and SCA.
• Hold Lead Pricer or Peer Review responsibilities for all government proposals, including RFP review, creating a proposal schedule, and coordination with departments until submission.
• Must obtain and maintain a Delegated Pricer certificate (training provided by Amentum).
• Manage subcontract agreements for subcontract employees – weekly and monthly time and labor reports, monitor funding levels, work closely with the Subcontracts Administrator for conformance of contract documents.
• May facilitate internal training on accounting, contract, or finance compliance requirements.
• Interacts with external auditors, federal regulatory agencies, and internal personnel while conducting and/or responding to inquiries from DCAA, DCMA or other regulatory agencies.
• Communicates audit results and prepares written documentation/reports, disclosing all significant deficiencies to management.
• Be a Point of Contact for all departments for the contract requirements; take research actions and/or lend advice.
• Support the Amentum Contracting Officer and NASA Contracting Officer as necessary, but duties must not overlap. This position will not have signature authority for any official contract documents.
• Capable of leading a presentation with management and other corporate leaders.
• Assist in government deliverable requirements as requested.
• Other various business office responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s degree in related field, plus at least 4 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.  100% on-site presence. Hybrid or telework schedule will not be allowed or considered.  Full-time position. Ability to travel as needed. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). US citizenship is required for restricted area access.  A driver's license is required to independently travel onto and around KSC property. No relocation allowance. Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Automate, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with legal or contract language and management of contracts or legal documents. Familiarity with propellants, life support systems, hazardous materials, launch operations, aerospace, and technical maintenance operations. Experience in CostPoint, COGNOS, SharePoint, and Maximo preferred.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards, constant sitting with use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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