Forecasting & Indirect Rates Lead

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

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