NICRA SPECIALIST

Chugach Government Solutions•Washington, DC

4d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chugach Dynamic Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly qualified NICRA Specialist to support the USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA). The NICRA Specialist supports the customer’s Cost and Audit Support Division by managing the negotiation, oversight, and compliance of Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (NICRAs). This role ensures adherence to federal cost principles and provides expert guidance to Contracting and Agreement Officers. This position is 100% onsite located at 555 12th St NW, Washington, DC, with situational telework eligibility per customer discretion. Salary: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
Eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship.
Eligible for USAID Facilities Clearance (Public Trust)
Experience in cost analysis within the federal government context; direct experience with USAID contracts and assistance awards preferred.
Experience in indirect cost rate negotiations, financial management, or audit resolution.
Solid understanding of FAR, CAS, AIDAR, and USAID ADS—especially assistance award chapters (e.g., ADS 302 and 303).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant cost/budget analysis software.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.
Ability to have knowledge of FAR, CAS, AIDAR, and USAID ADS (e.g., ADS 302, ADS 303); federal cost principles; procurement and assistance mechanisms.
Ability to be skilled in indirect cost rate negotiation, financial analysis, and audit resolution.
Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate guidance clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in statistical modeling for evaluating contractor and grantee cost submissions.
Experience with DCAA, OIG, or similar audit entities is preferred.
Familiarity with USAID programming and acquisition/assistance environments.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and negotiate provisional and final indirect cost rate proposals.
Conduct cost/price analyses, including evaluation of expense pools, allocation bases, and forecasts.
Prepare negotiation objectives and document outcomes in accordance with federal standards.
Maintain official NIRCA files and ensure data integrity.
Collaborate with auditors, legal counsel, and technical specialists to resolve audit findings.
Advise Missions and Contracting/Agreement Officers on indirect cost rate application and compliance.
Monitor provisional rate performance and recommend adjustments based on trend analysis.
Review cost impact statements and accounting system changes for CAS compliance.
Contribute to policy development and interpretation related to indirect costs and rate agreements.
Enter actual time worked, once complete, at the end of the day, or no later than 10:00 a.m. the following workday, and submit timesheets NLT COB every Friday.
Submit Status Reports on a regular basis, as required.
Monitor Chugach email on a regular basis, at least 3 times per week, and respond accordingly.
Complete required compliance training as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.