FAR Compliance and Pricing Strategy Director

STV is seeking a FAR Compliance and Pricing Strategy Director to join our corporate finance team. This position is designated as hybrid (3 days week/in office) and can be located in one of our offices in New York City, or Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA.

The FAR Compliance and Pricing Strategy Director oversees compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and develops strategic pricing strategies. This role ensures adherence to federal contracting standards, manages pricing models to maximize competitiveness and profitability, and provides guidance to cross-functional teams on compliance and pricing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• FAR Compliance:
  • Serve as the primary expert on FAR/DFARS regulations, ensuring all practices align with federal and state requirements
  • Develop and maintain compliance programs, policies, and training for staff.
  • Oversee audits of contracts to ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and the annual FAR compliance audit.
  • Provide guidance to stakeholders on allowable costs, cost accounting standards (CAS), and other compliance matters
• Pricing Strategy:
  • Develop and implement optimal pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and FAR requirements
  • Collaborate with proposal teams to create cost/pricing models for bids and proposals, ensuring compliance with FAR guidelines
  • Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and budget priorities to refine pricing strategies
  • Review cost proposals, including detailed cost breakdowns, justifications, and pricing narratives
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Act as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations on compliance and pricing strategies
  • Lead and mentor a small team of compliance and pricing specialists, ensuring the team is up-to-date on FAR/DFARS regulations
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to address contractual compliance issues and develop solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Public Accounting; advanced degree preferred but not required
• Minimum 10+ years of experience working with the FAR and , FAR/DFARS compliance, and pricing strategy
• Expertise in federal cost principles, cost accounting standards (CAS), and pricing practices for government contracts
• Demonstrated experience with proposal pricing
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in pricing tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with State DOT and Federal government budgetary processes and trends

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.