Indirect Rate Specialist
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United StatesFulltimePosted about 1 month ago
About the role
Provides expert-level cost analysis and indirect rate negotiation support to ensure compliance with USAID and U.S. Government regulations. Works closely with Contracting Officers (COs), Agreement Officers (AOs), auditors, legal counsel, and technical teams to establish and monitor provisional and final indirect cost rates for contractors and grantees. This is a hybrid role – Washington, DC Area (On-site 3 days per week), 6-month temp to hire.
Job Responsibilities
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Support review, analysis, and negotiation of provisional and final indirect cost rate proposals in accordance with federal cost principles (allowability, allocability, and reasonableness).
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Prepare negotiation objectives and conduct detailed cost/price analyses, including evaluation of expense pools, allocation bases, and business volume forecasts.
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Maintain official NICRA files and ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation in agency systems.
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Coordinate with auditors, legal counsel, and functional specialists to address audit findings and recommendations related to indirect costs.
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Provide technical guidance to COs and AOs regarding indirect cost rate application and compliance requirements.
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Monitor provisional rate performance, conduct trend analysis, and recommend rate adjustments as necessary.
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Support policy development and interpretation related to cost principles, indirect rates, and financial compliance matters.
Required skills
FAC-C ProfessionalCFCMCPACGFMPublic Trust
Education requirements
Degree
Bachelor
Major
Business Administration
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience reviewing and negotiating indirect rates for a U.S. Government department or agency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
- FAC-C Professional, CFCM, CPA, or CGFM certification (Required).
- Strong knowledge of federal cost principles and indirect rate methodologies.
- Experience in maintaining NICRA documentation and working within government financial management systems.
- Ability to quickly assimilate complex award mechanisms (Government-to-Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, Public International Organizations).
- Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
- Public Trust Security Clearance.
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Job details
Location
United States, District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
Employment Type
Fulltime
Location Type
Hybrid
Compensation
$90,000 - $105,000 /hour
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