HKA expands Government Contracting practice with strategic hire of Partner John Hindman in DC
12th November 2025
HKA is pleased to welcome John Hindman to its Government Contracting practice as a Partner in Washington, DC.
John has over 18 years of experience in the government contracting sector, where he specializes in resolving complex federal government regulatory compliance issues. His expertise includes cost accounting and pricing, contractor business system requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), government contract audits, contract disputes, claims, and terminations.
He delivers a strategic approach to compliance, leveraging his experience supporting contractors to achieve better business outcomes while ensuring robust compliance with federal contracting regulations.
“We’re thrilled to welcome John Hindman to HKA. John brings a wealth of experience in regulatory compliance matters, and his strategic insight will be a tremendous asset to our Government Contracting team.”
Jeff Duval, Partner and Government Contracts Lead, Americas
John has led complex engagements for top-tier federal contractors, including consolidating multi-billion-dollar cost structures, resolving Defense Contract Audit Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency audit issues, enhancing business system processes and controls, and guiding major restructuring efforts following acquisitions.
He has also directed large teams developing indirect cost rate submissions, cost accounting practice change notifications, termination settlement proposals, and other complex cost accounting matters. His expertise in implementing large-scale process, policy, and internal control enhancements prepares businesses for government business system audits.
Additionally, John served as a professional staff member of the Section 809 Panel, an advisory group established by the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act to streamline and codify acquisition regulations for the U.S. Department of Defense.
“I’m excited to join HKA and contribute to the growth of its Government Contracting practice. For nearly two decades, I’ve worked alongside federal contractors to solve complex regulatory compliance challenges. I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to help clients navigate the evolving federal landscape with confidence and clarity.”
John Hindman, Partner
John earned a B.S. in Accounting and Information Systems, with a specialization in Corporate Finance, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He serves the government contracting community through industry associations and frequent speaking engagements. He also serves as Vice Chair of the National Defense Industrial Association’s Contract Finance Committee, and is a frequent public speaker in various forums, including the Federal Publications Seminars and the National Contract Management Association, among others.
About HKA’s Government Contracting practice
HKA has a successful track record advising government contractors and their counsel on aerospace and defense, technology, media and telecoms, life sciences and healthcare, and professional services matters.
HKA helps clients handle complex issues related to requests for equitable adjustment, certified claims, contracting officer’s final decision appeals, prime contractor and subcontractor disputes, termination settlement proposals, bid protest assistance, bribery and anti-corruption, compliance and risk management, investigations, and grants and agreements.
The firm’s Government Contracting and Compliance team members provide expert witness testimony at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and other state and federal courts.
Learn more about HKA’s Government Contracting services.
Media contact
| Name | Andrew J. Katz, CPSM |
| Title | Marketing and Communications Director, Americas |
| Number | +1 215 962 1136 |
| andrewkatz@hka.com |
