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GPD Group · 2 days ago

Compliance/Legal Manager

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GPD Group is a company dedicated to improving the well-being of its employees and clients through transformative success. The Compliance and Legal Manager will support GPD's Federal Compliance Program and Contracting Requirements, ensuring adherence to U.S. government contracting regulations while managing compliance programs and providing legal support for contracts and agreements.

CivicTechCivil EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, management and develop GPD’s Compliance Program

Serving as the primary internal expert on FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other federal contract regulations (e.g., 2 CFR Part 200, DCAA guidelines)

Developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive compliance programs, policies, internal controls, and procedures to align with evolving federal requirements

Coordinating and managing internal and external audits (e.g., DCAA/DCMA audits, annual FAR compliance audits), leading investigations into potential non-compliance, and developing corrective action plans

Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial, legal, and commercial risks associated with government contracts and advising senior leadership on potential impacts

Creating and delivering training programs to various cross-functional teams to ensure awareness and understanding of compliance requirements

Preparing and submitting required reports to regulatory agencies and senior management, ensuring all documentation is audit-ready and transparent

Collaborating with finance and accounting teams to ensure compliance with cost accounting requirements, including supporting incurred cost submissions and negotiating overhead rates

Serve as primary subject matter expert in ever changing federal cybersecurity requirements. Be a liaison with internal IT to ensure compliance. Support in development of cybersecurity policies and procedures. Identify breaches and ensure proper protocols are followed

Stay current with current, new and upcoming federal regulations and changes. Attend seminars, webinars and other educational portals

Overseeing the review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, subcontracts and agreements in conjunction with business development and operations from proposal through closeout, including contract modifications. Ensure all terms and conditions and applicable flow-downs are met. Support operations on processes to address any requirements

Manage SAM registration, certifications, attestations and forms specific to the Federal organization

Manage and oversee the review, negotiations and development of Joint Venture and Teaming Agreements whether GPD is Prime or a subcontractor

Support operations with database development and tracking for subcontractors and teaming partners. This would include a rating system for future company wide use

Manage, with operations, subcontractors and partners contract compliance and assist with PO or WA’s execution. Review COI’s to ensure prime contract obligations

Manage and support business development with the development of GPD’s small business program to ensure contract requirements are met. This includes vetting proper subcontractors and diversifying the program make up. Assist with advancing and diversifying GPD’s Small Business Incubator Program

Manage and ensure all parties are complying with the agreement requirements. Submit proper forms and documentation to the government as required

Qualification

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)Government Contracting ComplianceContract AdministrationCybersecurity ComplianceTraining DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisAnalytical SkillsManagement SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies or a related field is required; a Juris Doctor (JD) or MBA is preferred

5-8 years of relevant experience in government contracting, compliance and auditing is expected

Ability to draft and review a wide variety of government contracts and agreements together with negotiating changes

Experience with contract flow downs, subcontractor management and internal controls

High level of expertise and knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CMMC, CAS and other government regulations

Experience with SAM.gov, SPRS, PIEE

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, along with excellent written and oral communication abilities are crucial for this role

Ability to identify and communicate operational improvements that may be necessary for compliance requirements

Proven ability to document policies, procedures, and control narratives for compliance goals

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering compliance training

Ability to coordinate with legal, HR, accounting, IT, business development and operations

Ability to learn and interpret new federal regulations and stay knowledgeable to changes

Strong administrative, organizational and management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently

Proven ability to manage own workload and meet tight turnaround times

Some interoffice travel may be required

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance may be required