Budget, Forecasting & Indirect Rates Manager

Who We Are ( video )

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 h elp 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.

⭐ Bonus Points

- 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