Compliance Analyst II

Calista Corporation

Regular

JOB SUMMARY

The Compliance Analyst II plays a key role in administering and strengthening the government contract accounting compliance program. This position independently prepares and manages incurred cost submissions and provisional billing rate proposals, supports audit execution, maintains internal control documentation, and performs advanced compliance reviews. The Analyst II partners with Finance leadership to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable CAS requirements while driving continuous improvement in processes, controls, and reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently prepare Incurred Cost Proposals and Provisional Billing Rate requests ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory deadlines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for DCAA and DCMA audits; coordinate responses, develop supporting documentation, and manage audit timelines.
• Maintain and enhance the internal control matrix, identify control gaps, and recommend process improvements.
• Review and reconcile cost pools, perform transaction-level cost scrubs to assess allowability. 
• Review accounting policies; recommend updates to ensure alignment with FAR, DFARS, CAS guidance, fraud prevention practices, and company objectives.
• Develop and deliver compliance-related training materials.
• Perform cost modeling and scenario analyses.
• Identify and implement data gathering and reporting efficiencies.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional departments on compliance-related matters and serve as a resource for interpreting regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, general ledger, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and knowledge of company-specific software. Proficiency in standard computer software, application programs and e-mail. Typing 45 wpm and 10-key by touch.
• Ability to read and interpret written communications and documents. 
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively via written and verbal communication methods.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions based on available information.
• Ability to use independent judgment and practice discretion.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business-related field, and minimum four years of relevant work experience required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience working for a Defense/Aerospace company preferred.
• Public accounting and/or internal audit experience preferred.
• Government contract accounting experience preferred.
• Experience working for a large company or other Native Corporation preferred. 
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug, background, and credit screening.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.