Govt Compliance, Senior Advisor (Auditor)

Senior Government Compliance (Auditor)

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled analytical Senior Government Compliance (Auditor) to support compliance, audit, and regulatory assurance activities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this role, you will conduct internal and external audits, assess compliance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and ensure financial and contractual integrity across FAA programs. You will work closely with compliance managers, program teams, and auditors to identify risks, develop corrective actions, and maintain audit-ready documentation supporting FAA's modernization and operational efforts.

In this position, you will :

• Conduct internal compliance and audit reviews to ensure adherence to FAA AMS, FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements.
• Support preparation for and participation in external audits (DCAA, DCMA, or FAA internal oversight).
• Review and validate cost submissions, invoices, and indirect rate calculations for accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate subcontract and procurement activities for compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Identify audit findings, document discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and contracts teams to develop internal controls that prevent compliance violations.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining audit-ready documentation, reports, and compliance certifications.
• Monitor changes in FAA, federal, and corporate regulations and update internal processes accordingly.
• Track and follow up on corrective action plans (CAPs) to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Support training and awareness activities on compliance and audit readiness best practices.
• Ability to perform cost allowability and allocability reviews in accordance with FAR Part 31.
• Familiarity with indirect rate structures, budget variance analysis, and financial reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to daily operations.

Why This Role Matters The FAA's success in delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective aviation solutions depends on transparent and compliant financial operations. As a Government Compliance Lead Associate (Auditor), your work safeguards program accountability by ensuring every cost, subcontract, and procurement action adheres to strict regulatory standards. Your analysis and oversight directly support public trust, program efficiency, and the FAA's mission to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS) while maintaining fiscal discipline and regulatory integrity.

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Target Salary Range : $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.