Senior Federal Cost & Price Analyst

Nakupuna Solutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Solutions in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Cost/Price Analyst to support federal acquisition and financial oversight. You will independently evaluate contractor cost proposals, indirect rates, and supporting records; develop prenegotiation objectives; and advise Government personnel on cost and price matters.

The role requires advanced Excel, strong written communication, and the ability to build and validate cost models. A Secret clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience, including five years in direct cost/price analysis or federal auditing.
• Experience with CAS administration, FAR Part 31 cost allowability, and negotiations of indirect cost rates.
• Advanced Excel proficiency to build and validate rate models and multiyear cost trends.
• Strong written communication for presenting financial analyses to stakeholders.
• Experience with U.S. Government or federally funded programs preferred.
• Experience with incurred cost audits, preaward reviews, audit resolution, and negotiated indirect cost rate agreements.
• Familiarity with 2 CFR Part 200 and collaboration with contractors and nonprofits.
• Experience leading complex reviews or mentoring other analysts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cost proposals, incurred costs, indirect rate submissions, and supporting financial data for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable contract requirements.
• Assess cost allowability under FAR Part 31 and support administration of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Review contractor accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls; identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Build and validate Excel models for indirect rate calculations, multiyear cost trends, cost impacts across contract pools, and prenegotiation objectives.
• Develop written analyses, findings, and recommendations that explain assumptions, calculations, risks, and proposed negotiation positions.
• Conduct or directly support negotiations of provisional billing rates, final indirect cost rates, or Forward Pricing Rate Agreements.
• Evaluate audit reports and questioned costs, track corrective actions, and support timely resolution of findings.
• Coordinate with contracting, audit, finance, and program personnel while safeguarding sensitive financial information.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cost/price analysis

Federal contracting knowledge

Written communication

Leadership/Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel modeling

Job description

Nakupuna Solutions in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Cost/Price Analyst to support federal acquisition and financial oversight. You will independently evaluate contractor cost proposals, indirect rates, and supporting records; develop prenegotiation objectives; and advise Government personnel on cost and price matters.

The role requires advanced Excel, strong written communication, and the ability to build and validate cost models. A Secret clearance and U.S.