We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only).

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!

Job Summary

The Senior Contract Compliance Specialist provides expert-level support for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems compliance across the enterprise. Under limited supervision, the role partners with external auditors and government agencies - including the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) - to support Business Systems reviews, audits, and corrective action efforts, while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating compliance gaps and risks. The role serves as a trusted advisor to DFARS Business System stakeholders and senior leadership, interpreting complex regulatory requirements, assessing compliance impacts, and recommending practical, risk-based solutions aligned with business objectives.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with DFARS requirements surrounding Business Systems and ensuring that costs are recorded in TriWest's accounting system and documented in a manner that satisfies the Government Contract Accounting Compliance requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and TriWest's Disclosure Statement, including the Accounting System, Cost Estimating System, and Purchasing System. Working closely with Procurement, Finance, and Accounting personnel, this position develops and implements processes that address new types of accounting transactions to meet Government Contract Accounting Compliance requirements, analyzes cost accounting data through TriWest's Microsoft Excel-based cost accounting model, and builds cost accounting reports for senior management using PeopleSoft Financials and nVision reporting tools.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• 10-15 years Accounting, DCAA or DCMA experience
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Working knowledge of Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials System and PeopleSoft and Vision reporting tools
• Strong Excel Skills

Preferred:

• Experience with Federal Government Cost Proposals
• Familiarity with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures
• Familiarity with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audit procedures
• Demonstrated experience leading or independently advising on DFARS Business System audits

Key Responsibilities

Senior-Level Responsibilities - Not Performed by Non-Senior Role
• Serves as a trusted advisor to DFARS Business System stakeholders and senior leadership, interpreting complex regulatory requirements and recommending practical, risk-based solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Provides expert-level support for DFARS Business Systems compliance across a broad scope of activities, including audit readiness, regulatory compliance initiatives, and complex special projects, under limited supervision.
• Acts as primary liaison between TriWest and external auditors - including DCAA and DCMA - to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution during Business System reviews and audits.
• Applies professional judgment to evaluate whether corrective actions adequately address audit findings and regulatory requirements, and recommends enhancements to strengthen controls and reduce risk.
• Provides documented guidance and mentorship to compliance staff and serves as a technical reference for DFARS matters across the department.
• Control and Remediation Support: Collaborates with internal teams to design, implement, and test controls over DFARS Business Systems to address risks and compliance gaps. Supports control testing activities related to remediation efforts by reviewing results, assessing effectiveness, and providing recommendations to strengthen controls and reduce risk.
• Partners with process owners and Subject Matter Experts to develop and implement internal control processes that support compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and Disclosure Statement requirements.
• Conducts internal oversight on the Accounting System, Cost Estimating System, and Purchasing System to ensure DFARS compliance.
• Analyzes and presents reports of analysis on provisional billing and overhead rates to senior management.
• Audit Readiness and Support: Coordinates and supports DCMA and DCAA DFARS Business System audits and reviews. Provides subject-matter guidance on audit readiness, including the preparation of audit deliverables, support for entrance and exit conferences, and development of walkthrough and system demonstration materials.
• Advises Business System owners on readiness activities using tools such as questionnaires, gap analyses, templates, and command media reviews.
• Supports audits of cost accounting reports conducted by DCAA and DCMA by answering questions and providing supporting documentation.

Competencies

Commitment to Task: Conforms to established policies, procedures, and ethical standards; exhibits high motivation and ownership for compliance outcomes.

Communication / People Skills: Ability to translate highly technical regulatory concepts into clear, actionable business terms. Composed communicator with experience presenting to senior leadership and engaging directly with federal auditors. Adapts to different styles, listens critically, and collaborates effectively.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications including PeopleSoft Financials and nVision.

Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; partners constructively with internal stakeholders and external auditors to achieve compliance outcomes while maintaining productive working relationships.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinker with the ability to focus on what matters most to achieving compliance and business outcomes. Operates with significant latitude for independent action, anticipates regulatory and audit issues before they arise, and drives initiatives to resolution without close direction.

Information Management: Ability to manage large volumes of complex regulatory, financial, and audit information; synthesize across sources; communicate clearly to varied audiences; and draw sound, defensible conclusions.

Leadership: Influences decisions among senior stakeholders. Provides guidance and mentorship to less-experienced staff. Models professional judgment and integrity when interpreting and applying complex regulatory requirements.

Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritizes and manages multiple concurrent compliance initiatives, audits, and remediation efforts within a high-volume, high-stakes regulatory environment.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people, tasks, and documentation to meet audit timelines and regulatory deadlines; detail-oriented approach to controls testing, deliverable preparation, and recordkeeping.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve highly complex problems through systematic analysis of processes and regulatory frameworks with sound judgment. Identifies root causes of audit findings and compliance gaps and recommends durable solutions.

Technical Skills: Expert-level working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Mastery of fundamentals of accounting and sound business processes, advanced Word and Excel proficiency, research and project management skills, and deep familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials and Vision reporting.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel required
• Extensive computer work with long periods of sitting
• Onsite: Works within a standard office environment
• Remote: Private and secure work space and work station with high-speed internet is required
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

DoD Statement

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

TriWest job postings typically include a salary range, which can vary based on the specific role and location, but generally this position ranges from around $96, 000 - $100, 000 per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity at every organizational level, and we highly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions based on merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.