COST ANALYST at Chugach Government Solutions

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Analysis, Budget Analysis, FAR, CAS, AIDAR, USAID ADS, Financial Stewardship, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Statistical Modeling, Microsoft Office, Compliance, Documentation, Collaboration

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

About Us When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you! Job Overview Chugach Government Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Cost Analyst to support the USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA). The Cost Analyst will review and analyze contractor and recipient cost proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation for grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. The position ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations, cost principles, and USAID policies while supporting sound financial stewardship. This position is 100% onsite, located at 555 12th St NW, Washington, DC, with situational telework eligibility per customer discretion. Salary Range: $110K - $150K Responsibilities Essential Duties & Job Functions: Review and analyze cost proposals submitted by contractors and budget submissions for USAID assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements). Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, AIDAR, and the USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) for acquisition and assistance. Evaluate cost elements for reasonableness, allowability, and allocability across direct and indirect costs, travel, and other categories. Prepare cost and budget analysis reports, memoranda, and negotiation positions for Contracting Officers and Agreement Officers. Identify discrepancies, unsupported costs, or risks in proposals and budgets and coordinate follow-up with implementing partners or contractors. Collaborate with USAID technical teams, program offices, contracting, and financial management units to align analyses with program objectives and compliance requirements. Support negotiation and award processes by providing clear cost rationale and recommendations. Maintain thorough knowledge of USAID’s policies and procedures, including ADS chapters governing assistance awards and acquisition. Other Duties as assigned. Accountable for: Assist in developing tools and methodologies tailored to USAID cost review processes for assistance awards and contracts. Support audit and oversight activities, providing analysis and documentation related to cost proposals and assistance award budgets. Communicate analysis results effectively to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership. Knowledge of: FAR, CAS, AIDAR, and USAID ADS (e.g., ADS 302, ADS 303); federal cost principles; procurement and assistance mechanisms. Quantitative cost analysis, statistical modeling for evaluating cost submissions, MS Office, and cost/budget analysis tools, professional written analysis and briefings. Analyze complex proposals and budgets; develop negotiation objectives; manage competing deadlines; collaborate across technical, contracting, and financial teams; communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders. Job Requirements Mandatory: ACTIVE US Security Clearance and/or eligible for USAID Facilities Clearance (Public Trust). Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Experience in cost analysis within the federal government context; direct experience with USAID contracts and assistance awards preferred. Experience preparing cost objectives for negotiations. Demonstrated understanding of FAR, CAS, AIDAR, and USAID ADS—especially assistance award chapters (e.g., ADS 302 and 303). Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant cost/budget analysis software. Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test. Preferred: Demonstrated experience in statistical modeling for evaluating contractor and grantee cost submissions. Familiarity with USAID programming and acquisition/assistance environments. Working Conditions: Full-time (40 hours/week). Work is performed in a typical office environment with frequent deadlines. Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary; extensive computer use and virtual meetings. Reasonable Accommodation: CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com. Equal Employment Opportunity: Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Cost Analyst will review and analyze contractor and recipient cost proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation for grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. This position ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations, cost principles, and USAID policies while supporting sound financial stewardship.