Budget, Forecasting & Indirect Rates Manager

JRC Careers • District of Columbia, United States, DC

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About The Position

JRC is hiring a Budget, Forecasting & Indirect Rates Manager to lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and indirect-rate management. The role partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial performance, ensure compliance, and support company growth and defense missions. Responsibilities include owning the annual budget process, consolidating financial plans, updating forecasts, developing financial models, administering financial structures in Unanet, managing provisional billing rates, and supporting audits, pricing, and business-growth decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in budgeting, FP&A, cost accounting, or financial management.
• At least 4 years of experience supporting a federal government contractor.
• Hands-on experience configuring and administering Unanet.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing indirect billing rates, including fringe, overhead, and G&A.
• Experience preparing DCAA Incurred Cost Submissions and using the ICE model.
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 31, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DCAA audit requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and forecasting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and advise executive leadership.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance, if required.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or CGFM certification.
• Experience with Navy or DoD contracts, including cost-plus, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price arrangements.
• Experience with Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs) and indirect-rate negotiations.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, long-range financial planning, and strategic business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual budget process, consolidate company-wide financial plans, update forecasts, and develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Configure and maintain budgets, projects, organizations, labor structures, and related financial elements in Unanet to support accurate budget execution.
• Develop and monitor provisional billing rates, analyze variances, assess financial impacts, and recommend adjustments.
• Prepare the annual DCAA Incurred Cost Submission using the ICE model and support DCAA/DCMA audits, rate reviews, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with proposal and pricing teams to evaluate new opportunities, assess their impact on budgets and indirect rates, and ensure pricing submissions are accurate.
• Monitor expenses, revenue forecasts, and budget changes, and partner with stakeholders to maintain accurate financial reporting and cost allocation.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams on financial performance and planning.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Employee benefits program supporting team members' well-being and success.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact.
• Collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager