Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything.  Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe.  By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. As a Manager, Government Contract Compliance at Aprio, you’ll be that advisor. You’ll manage client engagements across a wide range of compliance work, including cost proposal support, pricing strategy, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) interpretation, and contract negotiations. Your clients will span multiple federal contract vehicles, and your guidance will help them compete with confidence. This role is built on relationships. You’ll work directly with clients, get to know their businesses, and become the person they call when a question comes up. You’ll also help shape the conversation in the government contracting community through thought leadership, alongside a team that’s seen nearly everything in the federal marketplace. If you enjoy client-facing, consultative work and want to grow your career in government contract compliance, we’d like to hear from you.   What You'll Gain / Impact • Opportunity to serve as a recognized subject matter expert in federal acquisition regulations and government contractor compliance • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of government contractor clients, including direct engagement with C-suite executives and senior contracting professionals • Ability to shape client compliance outcomes across FAR, GSA Schedules, and GWAC contract vehicles • Hands-on involvement in proposal support, cost estimating, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations • A platform to grow your professional presence through industry speaking engagements, publications, and professional organization involvement Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), including agency supplements  • Manage multiple client projects and keep deliverables on time and within scope • Support government contractor proposal development, including RFP analysis, cost proposal volume management, pricing, and estimating systems • Provide guidance on purchasing systems, representations and certifications, and GSA Schedule and GWAC task orders • Assist with negotiations with Contracting Officers on cost/price issues and contract terms and conditions and audits or reviews performed by DCAA or DCMA. • Help clients meet DCAA and DCMA requirements, strengthen internal controls, and reduce compliance risk • Help clients build compliance programs that support their contract obligations and regulatory requirements • Support system assessments, indirect rate analysis  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.  CPA preferred or other relevant certifications.   • 5–9 years of experience in government contract management, compliance, or advisory services • Familiarity with FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses • Experience in contract pricing and proposal support • Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex regulatory challenges • Demonstrated experience in a client-facing, consultative role, including interaction with C-suite executives Candidate Qualifications Required:   • Bachelor's degree required; background in accounting or finance preferred • 5–9 years of experience in government contract management, compliance, or advisory services • Familiarity with FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses • Working knowledge of Small Business Administration (SBA) rules • Demonstrated experience in a client-facing, consultative role, including interaction with C-suite executives Preferred: • Relevant certifications in government contracting or acquisition Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.     Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account - 401k with Profit Sharing - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure - Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales - Top rated wellness program - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options     What’s in it for you: - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next. - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience.  We call it the Aprio Way.  This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients. - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture. - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally. - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement. - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.     EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.