Senior Financial Compliance Analyst

Job Overview

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Location:

Clark, MD, 20871

Date:
Mar 5, 2026

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies) support U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces, and multi‑national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities.

TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet‑mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing, and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program — up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

We are excited to announce that we have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for a Senior Government Compliance Analyst
. This position reports into the Manager of Financial Compliance and will interact with other members of the Finance/Accounting team, including the CFO.

• Serve as subject matter expert on FAR/CAS compliance for Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory agencies (e.g., DCAA, DCMA) concerning financial and related compliance audits
• Prepare forward pricing rate proposal to serve as basis for indirect rates used in proposals; revise as required by changes in the business; support the rates in pre‑award and post‑award audits
• Ensure the accurate and timely submission of the annual incurred cost submission, meeting all regulatory requirements
• Continuously review and update CAS disclosure statement for TDSI and other segments, recommending updates to executive management and developing implementation plans for any required changes
• Assist with developing and implementing compliance plans for DCAA/DCMA business systems reviews, for the accounting and estimating system audits
• Work with relevant TDSI subject matter experts to develop and execute corrective action plans for audit findings, ensuring all identified deficiencies are resolved in accordance with regulatory standards
• Provide oversight and guidance to staff at all levels, including reviewing work products, as needed
• Advisor on complex finance decisions including bids/proposals
• Assist with managing internal controls, policies, and procedures; and respond to corporate parent inquiries as needed
• Reports directly to the Manager, Financial Compliance and will interact with other members of the Finance/Accounting team, including the CFO.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business preferred; MBA a plus
• 5‑8+ years of progressive Financial Compliance experience; mix of government contracting, public accounting and industry (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
• Strong experience with government contract financial audits (DCAA/DCMA) and FAR/CAS
• Above average written and verbal communication skills required
• Self‑starter, able to work independently or as part of a team; good presentation skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Access)
• Experience with various ERP systems; SAP Finance a plus

The annualized pay range for this role is $97,040‑$126,255 USD along with a target incentive…