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:

HKA is seeking a highly experienced Consultant with a unique background, combining Government Contractor Consulting and Litigation Support. Ideal candidates will be very familiar with guiding commercial organizations through all stages of Government Contracts while also leading Expert Reporting, Court Preparation and Testimony preparation. They'll also have recent experience supporting business development efforts. 

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:

• 5+ Years experience Consulting to Government Contractors (not consulting directly to government entities).
• 10+ Years experience in external Business, Financial and/or Litigation Consulting.
• Experience managing the preparation of expert reports for testimony and exhibits for trial.
• Experience with Litigation support and trial preparation for Expert Witnesses. Experience with Expert testimony preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting or leading business development efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study including Finance/Accounting, Business, or Economics; Master's Degree preferred.
• Ability to travel 0% - 25% quarterly, as needed.

What we offer:

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.

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 local legislation.

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