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RSM US LLP

Government Contracting Advisory, Director

RSM US LLP

. Lead client relationships and shape and sell advisory opportunities.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $141,900 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Federal government contracting, compliance, and advisory services, with a strong focus on FAR, DFARS, and DCAA audit readiness. Proven ability to lead client relationships, develop proposals, and manage multiple engagements while fostering high-performing teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
FAR ComplianceDCAA Audit ReadinessCost Accounting StandardsBusiness DevelopmentExecutive Presence

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Hard Skills
Cost AccountingCost AllocationIndirect Rate DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentGovernance FrameworksOperating Model DevelopmentAudit ResponseBusiness Process ImprovementFinancial ReportingContracting Technology
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingProfessional JudgmentWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Deltek CostpointUnanetERP PlatformsContracting Technology
Certifications & Qualifications
CPAMBAPMPSix Sigma
Industry Keywords
Federal Government ContractingAdvisory ServicesProfessional ServicesComplianceTransformation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead client relationships and shape and sell advisory opportunities.
  • Lead advisory and transformation engagements focused on compliance, performance, and operating effectiveness across government contracting organizations.
  • Advise on FAR, DFARS, CAS, DCAA audit readiness, cost accounting, cost allocation, indirect rates, CASB Disclosure Statements, incurred cost submissions, business systems, internal controls, operating models, business processes, contracting technology, and ERP platforms.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and functional leaders, including CFOs, Controllers, Contracts Leaders, Compliance Leaders, and Technology Leaders.
  • Lead business development, proposal development, solution design, pricing support, oral presentations, and account expansion.
  • Help clients modernize contracting, finance, accounting, compliance, reporting, governance, and control environments.
  • Assess current-state organizations, processes, policies, controls, data flows, reporting structures, and enabling technologies.
  • Develop future-state operating models, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps.
  • Oversee multiple concurrent engagements, managing risks, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations.
  • Lead executive-level discussions and communicate recommendations, risks, decisions, and business impacts.
  • Build and develop high-performing teams through mentoring, coaching, and professional development.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and capability development.
  • Develop offerings, methodologies, accelerators, and market-facing solutions.
  • Foster an innovative, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Federal government contracting, consulting, advisory, professional services, industry, or a related environment.
  • Significant hands-on experience with FAR, DFARS, agency supplement compliance, Cost Accounting Standards, DCAA audit readiness and audit response, DFARS business systems, government contract cost accounting, cost allocation structures and cost impact analysis, indirect rate development and forward pricing rates, CASB Disclosure Statements, incurred cost submissions, GSA Schedules and commercial pricing, and policies, procedures, controls, and documentation.
  • Experience leading client-facing teams and managing multiple concurrent engagements.
  • Experience developing proposals, shaping pursuits, and supporting business development activities.
  • Executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and professional judgment.
  • Ability to travel as required to meet client needs.
  • Preferred: CPA, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma, or other relevant professional certifications.
  • Preferred: Prior Director, Senior Manager, Managing Consultant, or equivalent leadership experience.
  • Preferred: Experience with finance modernization, transformation, technology enablement, process improvement, operating model engagements, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar government contracting ERP platforms.
  • Preferred: Experience implementing, configuring, assessing, or improving Costpoint or related systems; developing teams; creating service offerings; exposure to Federal contracting industries; and practical application of artificial intelligence.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive benefits and compensation package
  • Flexible schedule
  • Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
  • Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities