Government Accounting and Compliance Lead

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

We're seeking a seasoned Government Accounting professional to serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor for our organization. This role demands a sophisticated blend of technical expertise in FAR and CAS compliance, proven leadership capabilities, and the diplomatic acumen to influence across all organizational levels.

Your Strategic Impact:

As our Government Compliance Leader, you'll serve as the architect of our compliance framework while driving financial strategy that protects and enhances business value. You'll be the authoritative voice on government contracting matters, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, value-added business solutions.

Core Responsibilities:

Regulatory Expertise & Agency Relations Serve as principal liaison with DCAA and DCMA, leading negotiations and expertly resolving disputes involving FAR and CAS interpretations

Orchestrate all phases of government audits including disclosure statements, incurred cost submissions, and business system reviews

Anticipate regulatory developments and proactively assess organizational impact, positioning leadership to make informed strategic decisions

Technical Leadership & Deliverables Direct the production of mission-critical submissions:
Incurred Cost Proposals, CAS Disclosure Statements, Forward Pricing Rate Proposals, and comprehensive indirect rate analyses.

Provide subject matter expertise on cost allocation methodologies, rate structures, and cost impact analyses that support competitive positioning

Support financial statement audits with government contracting perspective and technical precision

Strategic Compliance Architecture Design, document, and operationalize policies and procedures that embed compliance into business operations rather than treating it as an afterthought

Conduct proactive compliance surveillance and risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities before they become questioned costs

Implement sophisticated internal controls that balance regulatory adherence with operational efficiency

Business Partnership & Influence Translate regulatory complexity into actionable guidance that empowers business leaders to make compliant, strategic decisions

Build trusted relationships across functions:
Program Management, Contracts, Finance, Operations, ensuring compliance considerations are integrated into business planning

Communicate with clarity and credibility to executive leadership on compliance posture, risk exposure, and mitigation strategies

What Sets You Apart:

You bring not just technical mastery of government cost accounting principles, but the executive presence to drive…