John Hindman
Partner HKA
- Washington DC
Government contracting partner specializing in cost accounting, compliance, audits and contractor business systems.
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Biography
John Hindman has 20 years of experience in providing government contract compliance, strategy, and advisory services.
John is an expert in federal procurement regulation and assists in resolving government contract audit issues related to cost accounting, pricing, and business systems. He has led complex engagements for federal contractors who serve a wide range of federal defense and civilian agencies.
John specializes in cost accounting standards compliance, indirect cost rate proposal development, cost structure design, impact analysis, cost allowability, truthful cost or pricing data compliance, termination settlement proposal preparation, subcontract cost or price analysis, and request for equitable adjustments. He has led engagements in designing multi-billion-dollar cost structures, resolving audit issues for the Defense Contract Audit Agency and the Defense Contract Management Agency, enhancing business system processes and controls, and guiding major restructuring efforts following acquisitions.
John has experience with government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200 Uniform Guidance. He has significant knowledge of DFARS contractor business system requirements, assisting contractors with audit preparation and development of policies, procedures, and internal controls. John has led engagements in business process transformation for contractors with billions in federal customer contracts ensuring compliance with DFARS accounting, estimating, and purchasing system requirements.
John currently serves as vice chair of the contract finance committee within the National Defense Industrial Association procurement division. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Professional Services Council, and the National Contract Management Association. John also served as a volunteer professional staff member of the Section 809 Panel in its advocacy for federal procurement reform.
INDUSTRIES SERVED INCLUDE:
Federal & State Government Contracts | Aerospace & Defense
John is an expert in federal procurement regulation and assists in resolving government contract audit issues related to cost accounting, pricing, and business systems. He has led complex engagements for federal contractors who serve a wide range of federal defense and civilian agencies.
John specializes in cost accounting standards compliance, indirect cost rate proposal development, cost structure design, impact analysis, cost allowability, truthful cost or pricing data compliance, termination settlement proposal preparation, subcontract cost or price analysis, and request for equitable adjustments. He has led engagements in designing multi-billion-dollar cost structures, resolving audit issues for the Defense Contract Audit Agency and the Defense Contract Management Agency, enhancing business system processes and controls, and guiding major restructuring efforts following acquisitions.
John has experience with government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200 Uniform Guidance. He has significant knowledge of DFARS contractor business system requirements, assisting contractors with audit preparation and development of policies, procedures, and internal controls. John has led engagements in business process transformation for contractors with billions in federal customer contracts ensuring compliance with DFARS accounting, estimating, and purchasing system requirements.
John currently serves as vice chair of the contract finance committee within the National Defense Industrial Association procurement division. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Professional Services Council, and the National Contract Management Association. John also served as a volunteer professional staff member of the Section 809 Panel in its advocacy for federal procurement reform.
INDUSTRIES SERVED INCLUDE:
Federal & State Government Contracts | Aerospace & Defense
Areas of Expertise
Government Contracting
Highlights
- 20 years of experience in federal procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
- Specializes in government contract cost accounting pricing and regulatory compliance-related matters.
- Extensive experience with cost accounting compliance, cost structure development, indirect rate negotiation, and audit resolution.
- Expert in establishing business system policies procedures and internal controls.
- Knowledge of FAR CAS DFARS and Uniform Guidance.
Professional Memberships
NDIA
National Defense Industrial Association (chair contract finance committee)
ABA
American Bar Association
PSC
Professional Services Council
NCMA
National Contract Management Association
Event Appearances
Cocktails & Conversations: Panel Insights into Today’s GovCon Challenges
Federal Publications Seminars Weeklong Conference Las Vegas, NV
2026-09-23
Non-Traditional Defense Contracting: Commercial Solutions, Other Transactions and More
DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits
2026-06-18
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BS
Accounting and Information Systems; Finance, Insurance and Business Law
