Senior Associate, Commercial Government Contracts Consulting
Supporting commercial and non-profit organizations that conduct business with the U.S. Federal Government, providing them with consulting services on complex government contracting matters
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 our service offerings and areas of expertise.
- The opportunity to join an organization that will not only offer vertical growth, but variation and specialization as we continue to evolve.
- A team-focused environment that emphasizes support and guidance as colleagues expand their skillsets and capabilities.
The Opportunity:
HKA’s Government Contracts Group supports commercial and non-profit organizations that conduct business with the U.S. Federal Government, providing them with consulting services on complex government contracting matters.
The ideal candidate will bring familiarity with consulting external clients, specifically non-government organizations, and have a strong finance/accounting background.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assist with consulting on compliance issues, compliance and system assessments, preparing and reviewing indirect rates.
- Help with investigations and disputes.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing claims.
- Support the analysis of cost and price issues in bid protests.
- Help prepare and review termination settlement proposals.
- Assist in resolving disputes between prime and subcontractors.
- Support the preparation of expert reports, testimony, and exhibits for trials, dispute resolution, or settlements.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance Required
- 3+ Years of experience in Consulting or Professional Services; consulting to external businesses.
- Experience consulting to non-government organizations such as commercial, non-profits, etc.
- Expertise in Compliance related to Government Contracts
- Professional experience or specialization in FAR, OMB Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards, CAS, and other agency regulatory supplements.
- Availability to Travel as needed which can range from 0 - 25% quarterly
What We Offer
Compensation: HKA offers an annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000 depending on qualifications, credentials, and experience. HKA employees are eligible to participate in a wide variety of benefits including performance bonuses, company sponsored health benefits, retirement plan with company match, and much more.
Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.
ED&I at HKA:
HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.
All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with Federal, State and Local legislation.
- Department
- Government Contracts
- Locations
- Chicago, IL, Washington, DC
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment level
- Professionals

About HKA Global
HKA is one of the world’s leading consultancy of choice for multi-disciplinary expert and specialist services in risk mitigation and dispute resolution within the capital projects and infrastructure sector.
We also have experience advising clients on the economic impact of commercial and investment treaty disputes and in forensic accounting matters.
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.
Senior Associate, Commercial Government Contracts Consulting
Supporting commercial and non-profit organizations that conduct business with the U.S. Federal Government, providing them with consulting services on complex government contracting matters
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