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Pamela J. Poncé

Kennewick,WA

Summary

Professional with a robust compliance background. Experienced in directing and managing large-scale operations within highly-regulated industries, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Government Compliance Manager

Bechtel Infrastructure
Reston, VA
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead development and ongoing maintenance U.S. government contracting compliance systems, policies, and procedures supporting Infrastructure GBU pricing, cost recovery, and contractual obligations.
  • Serve as Infrastructure GBU subject matter expert on Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards.
  • Act as primary interface with NS&E Government Services organization, coordinating compliance support for BINFRA federally funded contracts and regulatory audits.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Government Services, Legal, Tax, Project Controls, Business Development, HR, Ethics & Compliance, Operations, and Corporate teams to implement and sustain compliant business practices.
  • Provide advisory support for government audits, proposals, forward pricing, contract modifications, and compliance risk assessments.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external reviews.
  • Develop and deliver compliance training to project and functional personnel; monitor compliance health metrics across the Infrastructure GBU.
  • Provide leadership oversight related to charging practices and indirect rate structures.

Special Projects Advisor, Internal Audit

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
Richland, WA
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Provide technical advisory services on complex compliance, assurance, and risk matters within a DOE-regulated environment.
  • Lead special investigations and high-risk reviews to ensure compliance with FAR, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
  • Advise executive leadership on governance, risk, and compliance issues to support informed decision-making.
  • Deliver targeted training and mentoring to Internal Audit staff and cross-functional teams.
  • Produce clear, objective, and evidence-based written and verbal communications for senior stakeholders.

Contractor Assurance Manager

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
Richland, WA
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Led enterprise-wide Contractor Assurance program overseeing performance assessments, KPIs, trending, requirements management, lessons learned, and corrective action management.
  • Managed and developed a team of approximately 18 professionals supporting assurance functions across the WRPS organization.
  • Facilitated Executive Safety Review Board, Collective Significant Review Board, EVMS Governance Board, and monthly KPI meetings.
  • On an annual basis, oversaw resolution of 2,500–3,000 issues through structured corrective action and issues management processes.
  • Co-led high-visibility apparent and root cause analyses, qualified Apparent Cause Analyst.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives, achieving a greater than 50% reduction in causal analysis cycle time while improving output quality.
  • Acted as Cost Account Manager for Contractor Assurance.
  • Collaborated extensively with business services, field operations, and executive leadership to maintain regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Internal Audit Manager, Closeout Office

Mission Support Alliance (Leidos & Centerra Group)
Richland, WA
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Established audit closeout processes for contract completion in alignment with FAR, MSC, and IIA standards.
  • Managed subcontractor incurred cost and final indirect rate audits conducted by external auditors, including final review and acceptance of audit workpapers.
  • Acted as Buyer's Technical Representative for audit services subcontracts.
  • Coordinated closely with Procurement, Legal, and Closeout teams to resolve subcontractor audit findings, support ongoing litigation negotiations and contract closures.
  • Prepared official DOE and subcontractor correspondence, cost/benefit analyses, and business case documentation.

Director of Business Process Compliance

Mission Support Alliance
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Designed and implemented MSA's enterprise-wide Business Process Compliance program.
  • Led a cross-functional team focused on early detection of non-compliances using risk-based data analytics and metrics (Power BI).
  • Performed risk assessments across Business Integration and Operations to identify regulatory exposure.
  • Established thresholds and monitoring for compliance indicators and initiated corrective actions when necessary.
  • Developed and launched enterprise floor check program, including training, workflows, SharePoint, DevonWay, and analytics integration.
  • Served as primary ethics and compliance contact prior to creation of Integrated Ethics & Compliance function.
  • Conducted approximately 40 executive- and staff-level ethics outreach sessions, reaching roughly 800 employees.
  • Developed and delivered employee ethics and compliance training curriculum.
  • Held Ethics & Compliance Committee Secretary role and contributed to founding of Integrated EAC function.

Director of Internal Audit

Mission Support Alliance
08.2009 - 04.2019
  • Directed a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program covering financial, operational, compliance, and IT risks.
  • Led development and execution of a Subcontractor Incurred Cost (Final Indirect Rate) Audit program covering ~80% of annual subcontract costs.
  • Managed departmental budget exceeding $2.3M and a team of 12 employees and subcontractors.
  • Led investigations of fraud, waste, abuse, and compliance allegations; provided advisory services to senior management.
  • Established formal enterprise risk identification, recording, and tracking systems.
  • Served as primary liaison to DOE, Office of Inspector General, and external auditors.
  • Prepared and presented quarterly briefings to Board of Directors and Finance Subcommittee.
  • Led successful CIAD Peer Review of internal audit function.
  • Fostered a high-performance audit culture emphasizing independence, objectivity, and professional development.

Acting Director, Internal Audit / Principal Auditor

Fluor Federal Services, Inc.
Richland, WA
  • Led internal audit activities for federally regulated operations, including assurance, compliance, and investigative reviews.

Audit Supervisor

LeMaster & Daniels PLLC
Kennewick, WA
  • Managed financial statement audits, compliance engagements, income tax preparation, and staff development across multiple client engagements.

Accountant

Hahn Business Products
Yakima, WA
  • Performed general accounting, financial reporting, and operational support functions.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Associate of Arts -

Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship building
  • FAR/CAS/GAGAS
  • Audit & compliance
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex problem solving
  • Sound judgement
  • Decision-making
  • Outreach & training

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant, State of Washington, License #23223
  • CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner, Member #508141
  • Trained Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • FPS FAR Certification 2018
  • Certificate of Completion, 40-Hour Fundamental Mediation Training

Timeline

Government Compliance Manager

Bechtel Infrastructure
09.2024 - Current

Special Projects Advisor, Internal Audit

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
12.2023 - 09.2024

Contractor Assurance Manager

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
09.2021 - 12.2023

Internal Audit Manager, Closeout Office

Mission Support Alliance (Leidos & Centerra Group)
01.2021 - 09.2021

Director of Business Process Compliance

Mission Support Alliance
04.2019 - 01.2021

Director of Internal Audit

Mission Support Alliance
08.2009 - 04.2019

Acting Director, Internal Audit / Principal Auditor

Fluor Federal Services, Inc.

Audit Supervisor

LeMaster & Daniels PLLC

Accountant

Hahn Business Products

MBA - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Central Washington University

Associate of Arts -

Yakima Valley Community College

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