Government Contract Compliance Analyst

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2022. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Government Contract Compliance Analyst

Location - Prefer candidate in the Pittsburgh area, but open to remote work in the eastern US with some travel

Job Summary:

This individual will support administration of all U.S. federal, state and local government contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders. They will also provide support in development and implementation of Kennametal’s government compliance program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review and advise on contractual requirements for U.S. federal, state and local government contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Support EMEA/AP regional government contract requirements.
• Ensure Kennametal’s registration via the System for Award Management (SAM) is active and remains current.
• Manage Kennametal’s Cage Codes.
• Respond to government inquiries and work with business personnel and the Legal Department to resolve any issues.
• Support compliance with management, information assurance, quality assurance, systems administration, data security, accounting, and supply chain requirements related to government contract/subcontract performance.
• Advise on proper management of cost, schedule, and performance resources relative to government contracts.
• Support compliance with all Operations Security (OPSEC) directives.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality, safety, security, and EEO training programs as well as Standard Operating Procedures and policies related to government contracts/subcontracts and programs with stakeholders.
• Support the training of personnel on topics related to government contracting and compliance.
• Maintain traceability and integration between program plans and contract requirements.
• Track and report performance metrics to ensure contract/subcontract compliance.
• Support continual improvement programs pertaining to government compliance.
• Work with the Trade Compliance Department to ensure compliance with export laws and regulations, as well as BAA/TAA requirements.
• Assist government and prime contract auditors, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Educational minimum – bachelor’s degree
• Experience minimum – 2 years experience in administration of government contracts and compliance programs or U.S. federal contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with stakeholders at varying seniority levels in all organizations throughout the company.
• Must have abilities in problem solving, communication skills, conflict management, interpersonal skills, planning and organization, leadership and motivational skills, initiative, passion for excellence, knowledge of government contract requirements/regulations, including the FAR, DFARS and GSA Schedule contracting.
• Must be able to operate within Kennametal’s government contract compliance systems, including SAP, Cognitus and other systems, as identified.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As such, it is the policy of Kennametal Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, or other protected status, group, or characteristic under federal, state, and/or local law or regulation. It is Kennametal Inc.'s policy to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.