Compliance Advisor – US Defense Engagements, Part-time Contractor

September 29, 2026

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Job Description:

Review the subcontract and subsequent modifications, advising on compliance obligations and flow-down requirements
Advise on invoicing, budget tracking, and financial reporting practices to align with federal contracting and US defense requirements
Identify compliance risks arising from Zinc Network’s work as a US federal subcontractor and recommend practical mitigations
Advise on labor category classification, timekeeping, and other federal contracting administrative requirements
Support the Program Lead and finance function in preparing for and responding to compliance-related requests from the prime contractor or government customer, including DCAA/DCMA-related correspondence
Escalate material compliance risks to the Program Lead and Zinc leadership
Attend meetings with the prime contractor or government customer as required to provide specialist compliance advice

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Significant professional experience in US federal contracting compliance, ideally including subcontract administration, flow-down compliance, and/or federal invoicing and budget practices
Working knowledge of relevant FAR/DFARS requirements and DCAA/DCMA processes
Ability to operate as an independent advisor on a part-time, as-needed basis without close supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate compliance requirements into practical guidance for a non-specialist audience
Background checks relevant to the country of engagement, including employment verification, sexual offender registry checks as available, identity confirmation, and anti-terrorism vetting
Disclosure of any previous disciplinary action resulting from substantiated safeguarding or workplace investigations if offered an engagement

Benefits:

Part-time contractor engagement on a daily or hourly basis as required
Fully remote work arrangement

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