Director, Government Contractor Financial Claims and Disputes

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture focused on growing the Government Contracts Service line.

• The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team and driving the future success and development of our global business.

• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong brand and reputation to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic, tenured Consultant with a strong background in Financial Services and expertise in Government Contracts. The ideal candidate will know how to guide clients through disputes against the government entity they're contracted with.

They will specialize in consulting for non-government organizations (commercial, non-profit, etc.), providing support through disputes, claims, and lawsuits. This role demands leveraging your knowledge of government contracting to guide clients through litigation, investigations, bid protests, and other challenges.

Responsibilities may include:

• The preparation of expert reports, expert testimony and exhibits for trial, alternative dispute resolution or settlement negotiations.

• Analysis of issues arising when there is a dispute between prime and subcontractors.

• Investigations and disputes (including those arising from alleged violations of the False Claims Act and the Price Reduction Clause).

• The preparation and review of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (“REAs”) and claims.

• Rebutting assertions made by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”), the Defense Contract Management Agency (“DCMA”), and other Government audit and oversight personnel.

• The analysis of cost and price issues under bid protests.

Qualifications and Experience:

• United States Citizenship

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, Business, or Economics; Master’s Degree preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in business/management consulting to Government Contractors (non-government such as commercial or non-profit, not directly to government entities).

• Proven track record in Financial Services, preferably Forensic Accounting or similar; skills include cost and price analysis, financial modeling, valuation, and more.

• Expertise in managing the preparation of expert reports for testimony and trial exhibits.

• Litigation support and trial preparation for Expert Witnesses; experience with Expert testimony preferred but not required.

• Business development experience, either supporting or leading efforts.

• Ability to travel 0% - 25% quarterly, as needed.

What we offer:

Compensation: HKA is prepared to offer a salary of USD200,000 - USD250,00,000 depending on overall fit as determined by amount and specificity of experience, qualifications, and other key factors. We also offer eligibility for our full benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick days, extensive growth and development reimbursement/compensation, Partner Track and much more.

At HKA we recognize our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chose career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and on and are happy with flexible remote working.

Fairness and Equality at HKA:

HKA works hard to provide a welcoming environment for all of our employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our fairness and equality strategy. Please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions shall be made in accordance with controlling laws and based on merit.