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# Staff Accountant at Strategic Data Systems

- **Company:** Strategic Data Systems
- **Location:** Keller, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sdatasystems.com/c2d7f34a-6e23-4263-b0a3-8bcd79f6d8cc

## Job description

Strategic Data Systems, Inc. (SDS) is a growing small business federal contractor headquartered in Keller, TX. SDS supports mission-critical programs for federal customers, with a long-standing focus on the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense. We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing team.

Staff Accountant

Keller, TX 76248 / On-Site Full Time

Summary

The Staff Accountant will oversee all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with government contract regulations, company policies, and applicable accounting standards. This role consists of hands-on accounting supporting both daily operations and long-term growth. The ideal candidate has experience in government contracting (FAR/DFARS, CAS) and thrives in a dynamic small-business environment.

## Responsibilities

- Manage daily and monthly accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, budgeting, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Maintain DCAA-compliant accounting systems and ensure accurate cost accounting and indirect rate calculations.
- Oversee project cost tracking, billing, and revenue recognition in accordance with contract terms.
- Assist in developing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS).
- Support proposal pricing, cost-volume development, and indirect rate preparation.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
- 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience; Experience in a government contracting environment is a nice to have.
- Knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint is preferred
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

## About Strategic Data Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Strategic Data Systems (SDS) provides comprehensive IT, cybersecurity, engineering, and contact center services to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and other federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (established, bootstrapped; no recent funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Keller, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 1997
- **Founders**: Jim Christopher

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Government IT services, defense support, cybersecurity, systems engineering
- **Target customers**: B2G – U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and other government agencies
- **Mission**: “Build trusted relationships with our customers and partners by providing cost-effective innovative solutions in a timely, responsive and ethical manner.”

## Products & Services
- **Information Technology**: Comprehensive IT support using ITIL framework and industry best practices, including help desk, infrastructure management, and enterprise IT operations.
- **Cybersecurity**: Persistent cyber awareness, threat protection, and safeguarding of critical information and systems.
- **Engineering**: Requirements analysis, system design, architecture development, testing, and validation for information systems and networks.
- **Contact Center**: Enterprise-level Tier 1 support (e.g., MyNavy Career Center) with 24/7 pay and personnel services, leveraging advanced technology and performance tracking.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Recently awarded its largest prime contract – a $250 million, five-year MyNavy Career Center support contract (2025).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: U.S. Navy (primary customer and partner for over 25 years)
- **Growth Signals**: The $250M contract will require up to 550 dedicated professionals across eight U.S. locations; this represents a significant expansion of the company’s workforce and operational footprint.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep government expertise**: 25+ years of trusted relationships with the Navy and Marine Corps.
- **Agility**: Described as “small enough to respond quickly” while capable of managing large-scale, multi-site contracts.
- **End-to-end service range**: Covers IT, cybersecurity, engineering, and contact center – a one-stop partner for federal HR and IT support.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priority**: Successful execution of the MyNavy Human Resources Support Services contract, including hiring and deploying up to 550 personnel.
- **Direction**: Continue to grow its federal footprint by leveraging its proven track record in large-scale, mission-critical support services.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee-centric, with a focus on responsiveness and ethical service. The company emphasizes building long-term relationships.
- **Work environment**: Services provided at locations throughout the United States; roles are likely on-site at government facilities or in corporate offices.
- **Benefits**: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, and a certification reimbursement program for job-related training and exams.
- **Career development**: Opportunities to work on high-impact government contracts, with support for professional certifications.

## Sources
1. [sdatasystems.com](https://www.sdatasystems.com/) – Homepage with contract announcement and service descriptions
2. [sdatasystems.com/about-us](https://www.sdatasystems.com/about-us/) – Mission, leadership, and benefits information
3. [jobs.lever.co/sdatasystems.com](https://jobs.lever.co/sdatasystems.com) – Career page and job listings
4. [craft.co](https://craft.co/strategic-data-systems) – Company profile (private status, founded year, HQ)

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