Are you looking for an opportunity to apply and expand your government contract compliance auditing skills in an innovative work environment that is redefining how humanity reaches, explores, and utilizes space? Are you looking to join a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem solvers? Join our team! As a Sr. Compliance Auditor, you will report to the Director, Internal Compliance. You will help identify gaps in current business processes, assess the effectiveness of operations, analyze internal controls for weaknesses, prepare reports of findings, and formulate recommendations for improvements. You will be using your skills and expertise to conduct internal audits, evaluate the accuracy of our processes and business systems, and support DCAA, DCMA, and customer audits, which will include performing audits, pulling or compiling the requested support, and reviewing support for completeness. You'll positively impact the business by staying aware of changes in regulations, building relationships throughout the organization, and being a trusted advisor. The ideal candidate has a high attention to detail, is a strong communicator, and possesses sound interpersonal and decision-making skills. At Sierra Space, you’ll find a supportive, respectful, and upbeat culture where your opinions matter, and your personal contributions have impact. If you’re thinking about your own next frontier, we’d love to help you explore it.WHAT YOU’LL DODevelop internal audit programs and conduct audits to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of records, efficiency of business operations, and monitor the resulting corrective actions.Ensure processes and procedures are appropriately documented, as well as extracting and analyzing data to determine deficiencies or non-compliance with regulations, laws, or internal procedures.Report on findings and make recommendations for management on risk areas, as well as create and update processes, procedures, and trainings to support risk mitigation efforts.Lead compliance audits, including organizing reviews, generating metrics, developing action plans, identifying training needs, as well as following up to ensure the risk has been addressed in all functional areas of the organization.Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and/or Customer audits, including audits of the Incurred Cost Submission, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and contract pre-award or post-award audits. Support non-government audits conducted by the Internal Audit & Compliance function.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space MUST HAVESBachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 3-5 years of relevant experienceHigher education may substitute for relevant experienceRelevant experience may be considered in lieu of required educationAbility to analyze and interpret financial data and determine deficiency in compliancePREFERREDProfessional Certification (e.g., CIA or CFE)Experience with DFARS Business System Audits – Accounting System, CPSR, MMAS, Estimating System, Government Property, and EVMSStrong working knowledge of the requirements of the FAR, DFARS, and CASExcellent communication skills (oral and written) and be capable of presenting audit summaries and findings to management in a clear and compelling mannerExperience testing controls, identifying issues, and providing guidance on effective corrective action plansAudit experience beyond government accounting and federal compliance audits, including auditing internal controls over financial reporting, and operational audits.Ability to interface with functional areas of the organization at all levelsFamiliarity with COSO frameworkThe ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances Estimated Starting Salary Range: $91,154.71 - $125,337.72Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
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