Senior Associate, Government Contracts & Analytics

BRG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG’s Government Contract practice seeks a Senior Associate to analyze financial cost and pricing challenges and Government contract compliance. The role involves developing solutions for contractors and supporting strategic business questions across diverse sectors.

You will perform data-driven analyses, build client-ready deliverables, and interact with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes. Expect growth through engaged problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting and finance.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFE, or CGMA are valuable.
• 2–4 years of prior work experience in professional or litigation services.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and exposure to related analytical software (e.g., MS Access, MS SQL Server).

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Government contracts clients analyzing cost and pricing challenges and compliance issues.
• Assist contractors with accounting, contract administration, and strategic business questions; develop customized solutions.
• Interact with clients across aerospace & defense, professional services, manufacturing, high tech, cybersecurity, construction & engineering, NGOs and health sectors.
• Perform research and analysis, summarizing literature and data from public or client sources.
• Develop and maintain electronic databases, spreadsheets and files as required by projects.
• Demonstrate creativity and efficient use of software tools and computer models to derive solutions.
• Audit own work and team outputs to ensure quality.
• Participate in team environments and meet client deadlines and expectations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel as needed for group practice meetings.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Cost accounting

MS Excel

MS Access

MS SQL Server

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

MS SQL Server

Job description

BRG’s Government Contract practice seeks a Senior Associate to analyze financial cost and pricing challenges and Government contract compliance. The role involves developing solutions for contractors and supporting strategic business questions across diverse sectors.

You will perform data-driven analyses, build client-ready deliverables, and interact with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes. Expect growth through engaged problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.