Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world.   For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft, and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed.  Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions.  Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world.  Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves.   We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for an Associate Director of Government Compliance who will take the helm as the primary liaison with government auditors.  In this role as the government compliance subject matter expert, you'll seamlessly collaborate with all departments across Iridium, ensuring our adherence to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), FARs, DFARs and established processes and procedures, all while maintaining compliance with stringent government regulations and internal controls. You'll be the primary liaison with DCAA and oversee a team responsible for ensuring the timely completion of various government submissions. You will continue to help Iridium foster continued growth and development while upholding our regulatory commitments.

What You’ll Do:

• Foster a develop a highly effective team responsible for maintaining compliance of government programs
• Mentor and train your team by evaluating employees’ performance, recognizing areas for improvement, and providing reliable solutions to problems that may impact your team’s effectiveness
• Coordinate and execute a comprehensive U.S. Government compliance plan to ensure continued contractual compliance with all relevant federal provisions.
• Provide compliance guidance to the accounting, contracts, and procurement, and other business organizations as necessary.
• Oversee updates to CAS Disclosure statements reflecting current accounting practices and oversee development/monitoring, submission and publishing of all rates, and Incurred Cost Submission.
• Provide necessary Government compliance training related to FAR, DFARS, CAS, etc.
• Utilize subject matter expertise to develop Government team expertise.
• Provide guidance on the setup and maintaining compliance for Accounting, Purchasing, Estimating, EVMS, GFP, and Materials management systems.
• Interface with DCAA, DCMA and other government representatives. Respond to government audits and coordinate corrective actions as necessary.
• Work with management to ensure appropriate cost structure for government business including rates, allocations, etc.
• Stay current on all government accounting regulations and keep the organization informed of relevant changes

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 12+ years of relevant experience in government accounting
• Previous management experience leading compliance teams along with excellent relationships with internal customers and external customers and regulators
• Expert understanding of the FAR / DFARS / CAS and leading the development of policies, processes, and procedures
• Proven ability to assess, interpret, and appl government and industry standards, specification, and handbooks to the unique requirements of tasking
• Hands on experience building indirect rate models, completing incurred cost submission, and updating disclosure statement
• Knowledge of accounting practices, pricing and contracts in a government contractor or project-based environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and confidently recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
• Capable of being a strong motivator and source of direction for your team and role modelling commitment to your team’s goals
• Have a people-oriented mentality and be able to build valuable relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership
• The ability to confidently present, convince others of your point of view, and tailor your communication style to a wide range of audiences
• Be a strategic thinker who continuously looks for new and enhanced ways of doing things
• Possess the creativity, resourcefulness, and decisiveness needed to manage risks and respond to critical situations
• Have a strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion and be motivated to achieve outcomes and results
• Can manage multiple or complex projects while adhering to deadlines and budget limitations

 We’ll also need you to:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be able to travel up to 10%

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.