Budget, Forecasting & Indirect Rates Manager

JRC Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits program

DoD programs exposure

Collaborative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JRC Careers is seeking an experienced Budget, Forecasting & Indirect Rates Manager to lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for a federal government contractor. You will own budgeting, forecast updates, and financial models while partnering with executives and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial performance and compliance.

Responsibilities include configuring Unanet budgets, managing labor structures, overseeing indirect rate planning, and supporting DCAA audits and ICE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, FP&A, cost accounting, or financial management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Budgeting & Forecasting: Own the annual budget process, consolidate company-wide financial plans, update forecasts, and develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Manage Unanet: Configure and maintain budgets, projects, organizations, labor structures, and related financial elements to support accurate budget execution.
• Oversee Indirect Rates: Develop and monitor provisional billing rates, analyze variances, assess financial impacts, and recommend adjustments.
• Support Compliance & Audits: Prepare the annual DCAA Incurred Cost Submission using the ICE model and support DCAA/DCMA audits, rate reviews, and negotiations.
• Partner on Business Growth: Collaborate with proposal and pricing teams to evaluate new opportunities, assess their impact on budgets and indirect rates, and ensure accuracy of pricing submissions.
• Drive Financial Accuracy: Monitor expenses, revenue forecasts, and budget changes while partnering with stakeholders to maintain accurate financial reporting and cost allocation.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Unanet configuration

Indirect rates management

DCAA submission processes

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA, CMA, or CGFM certification

Tools

Unanet

ICE model

Job description

Budget, Forecasting & Indirect Rates Manager

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of War (DoW) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.

Join JRC’s Finance Team and help shape the financial strategy behind missions that matter!

Are you a finance professional who enjoys turning complex financial data into strategic business decisions? We are looking for an experienced Budget, Forecasting & Indirect Rates Manager to help drive financial planning and support our nation’s strategic defense and deterrence missions. In this high-impact role, you’ll take ownership of company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and indirect-rate management while partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial performance, ensure compliance, and support JRC’s continued growth.

What You’ll Do

Lead Budgeting & Forecasting: Own the annual budget process, consolidate company-wide financial plans, update forecasts, and develop financial models to support business decisions.

Manage Unanet: Configure and maintain budgets, projects, organizations, labor structures, and related financial elements to support accurate budget execution.

Oversee Indirect Rates: Develop and monitor provisional billing rates, analyze variances, assess financial impacts, and recommend adjustments.

Support Compliance & Audits: Prepare the annual DCAA Incurred Cost Submission using the ICE model and support DCAA/DCMA audits, rate reviews, and negotiations.

Partner on Business Growth: Collaborate with proposal and pricing teams to evaluate new opportunities, assess their impact on budgets and indirect rates, and ensure accuracy of pricing submissions.

Drive Financial Accuracy: Monitor expenses, revenue forecasts, and budget changes while partnering with stakeholders to maintain accurate financial reporting and cost allocation.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

7+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, FP&A, cost accounting, or financial management.

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 the ability to obtain a security clearance, if required.

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.

At JRC we offer...

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
• The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

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