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Billing Specialist III - Government Contracts

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Herndon, Virginia

Job description

Overview

As Billing Specialist III, you own the end-to-end billing for high-visibility A&D programs, ensuring accurate invoices and strict FAR/DFARS compliance. You will work within a corporate finance team to support audits, govern cost data, and drive cash flow across government contracts. The role combines precise cost validation with cross-functional collaboration to uphold audit-ready records and contract compliance. It offers the chance to shape billing processes in a fast-paced, regulatory environment and to impact program financial health.

Compensation / Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
  • life insurance
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
  • Lead complex billing preparation and submission for Cost, Time & Material, Firm Fixed Price, Milestone, Progress Payment, and TBPS invoices using Deltek Costpoint, aligned with contractual and FAR/DFARS requirements
  • Validate billed costs for allowability and allocability per FAR 31.2 and tie billed amounts to project reports with supporting documents
  • Create and maintain Billing Matrices, Project Setup Checklists, and program-specific billing schedules
  • Assist in monthly AR reconciliations and collaborate with Accounting to resolve cash application issues
  • Support collection activities on aged receivables and maintain audit-ready invoice packages for DCAA, DCMA, and corporate audits
  • Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Pricing, and Program Support to ensure accurate billing setup and contract closeout actions
  • Provide input to process improvements and system enhancements
  • Maintain archive invoice documents and billing schedules
  • Follow internal controls and desk instructions for billing integrity
Key requirements
  • Associate s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3-5 years of relevant billing experience in Aerospace & Defense or Government Contracting
  • Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems; strong expertise in Deltek Costpoint or comparable ERP
  • Experience preparing SF 1034/1035, SF 1443, DD250 shipment documentation
  • Understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government billing requirements
  • Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to validate costs against Project Cost Reports and GL data
  • Ability to manage high-volume billing cycles on strict monthly deadlines
  • Experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits and producing audit-ready documentation
  • Advanced Excel; familiarity with BI reporting, Contract Life Cycle Management, and Data Warehouse tools
  • Independent work style with strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ten-key by touch and MS Office proficiency
  • strong communication
  • detail-oriented
  • team collaboration
  • Deltek Costpoint
  • ERP systems for billing and revenue recognition
  • FAR/DFARS knowledge

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