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QinetiQ US

Compliance Analyst

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Summary

Location

Lorton

Type

OTHER

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeling a Compliance Analyst to join our Lorton team!  The ideal candidate will take pride in driving initiatives and business strategies for activities relating to finance transformation, systems integration, compliance, standards of conduct and ethical relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and vendors.

 

They will be comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including periodic briefings to the QinetiQ Inc executive team.  The role supports the QinetiQ Inc compliance function as well as transformation and integration activities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, update and deploy policies, procedures and processes.
  • Coordinate delivery of compliance training, including tracking and reporting
  • Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of incurred cost proposals with external providers
  • Update and maintain the disclosure statement
  • Monitor and ensure indirect rates and cost structure to ensure compliance with Company’s disclosure statement and applicable rules and regulations
  • Support analysis of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) changes and cost impact analysis.
  • Support implementation of internal controls and processes designed to comply with CAS, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), related Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Company policies
  • Provide ad-hoc financial and operational assessments as needed.
  • Coordinate communications with external resources to ensure timely resolution of issues

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience with US Government contractors or a compliance, finance/accounting, audit, internal audit, risk management, or regulatory role, with experience reviewing conflicts of interest, Code of Ethics, and/or corporate training programs.
  • Familiarity with common regulatory frameworks related to government contracting (e.g., financial services regulations, government ethics rules, and corporate governance) and the ability to establish relationships and communicate with employees at all levels
  • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills with a proven ability to assess complex fact patterns, identify risk, and draw sound conclusions.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential, and personal employee information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly explaining complex compliance requirements and decisions to non-compliance personnel.
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage a high volume of requests with competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Internal Auditor

Company EEO Statement

 

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

What you'll do

  • The Compliance Analyst will develop and deploy policies and procedures, coordinate compliance training, and monitor compliance with financial regulations. They will also support the analysis of cost accounting standards and ensure adherence to internal controls.

About QinetiQ US

For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets. Our mission-led approach to innovation ensures we get the best capabilities rapidly into the hands of our customers. Our capabilities include Mission Operations, ISR, Cyber, Information Advantage and Robotics & Autonomous Systems. Together, these play a growing role supporting missions by protecting the lives of our war fighters and protecting complex systems and critical assets. QinetiQ US is headquartered in McLean, Virginia and is part of QinetiQ Group PLC (QQ: LSE), one of the world’s leading defense and security technology companies.

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