NICRA SPECIALIST at Chugach Government Solutions

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Analysis, Indirect Cost Rate Negotiation, Financial Management, Audit Resolution, FAR, CAS, AIDAR, USAID ADS, Microsoft Office Suite, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Statistical Modeling, DCAA, OIG, USAID Programming

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 Dynamic Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly qualified NICRA Specialist to support the USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA). The NICRA Specialist supports the customer’s Cost and Audit Support Division by managing the negotiation, oversight, and compliance of Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (NICRAs). This role ensures adherence to federal cost principles and provides expert guidance to Contracting and Agreement Officers. This position is 100% onsite located at 555 12th St NW, Washington, DC, with situational telework eligibility per customer discretion. Salary: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 Responsibilities Essential Duties and Job Functions: Review, analyze, and negotiate provisional and final indirect cost rate proposals. Conduct cost/price analyses, including evaluation of expense pools, allocation bases, and forecasts. Prepare negotiation objectives and document outcomes in accordance with federal standards. Maintain official NIRCA files and ensure data integrity. Collaborate with auditors, legal counsel, and technical specialists to resolve audit findings. Advise Missions and Contracting/Agreement Officers on indirect cost rate application and compliance. Monitor provisional rate performance and recommend adjustments based on trend analysis. Review cost impact statements and accounting system changes for CAS compliance. Contribute to policy development and interpretation related to indirect costs and rate agreements. Enter actual time worked, once complete, at the end of the day, or no later than 10:00 a.m. the following workday, and submit timesheets NLT COB every Friday. Submit Status Reports on a regular basis, as required. Monitor Chugach email on a regular basis, at least 3 times per week, and respond accordingly. Complete required compliance training as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Work Model: Onsite, with situational telework eligibility per customer discretion. Accountable for: Ability to have knowledge of FAR, CAS, AIDAR, and USAID ADS (e.g., ADS 302, ADS 303); federal cost principles; procurement and assistance mechanisms. Ability to be skilled in indirect cost rate negotiation, financial analysis, and audit resolution. Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate guidance clearly to diverse stakeholders. Job Requirements Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field Eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship. Eligible for USAID Facilities Clearance (Public Trust) Experience in cost analysis within the federal government context; direct experience with USAID contracts and assistance awards preferred. Experience in indirect cost rate negotiations, financial management, or audit resolution. Solid 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. Experience with DCAA, OIG, or similar audit entities is preferred. Familiarity with USAID programming and acquisition/assistance environments. Working Conditions: Full-time (40 hours/week office-based position. Work is performed in a typical office environment with frequent deadlines. Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary; extensive computer use and virtual meetings. Must be able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally in collaboration-based settings. 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 NICRA Specialist will manage the negotiation, oversight, and compliance of Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (NICRAs) while ensuring adherence to federal cost principles. This role includes reviewing and analyzing cost proposals, preparing negotiation objectives, and advising on compliance matters.