Hybrid Indirect Rate Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Hybrid Indirect Rate Specialist in Washington, DC.

• Support review, analysis, and negotiation of provisional and final indirect cost rate proposals in accordance with federal cost principles (allowability, allocability, and reasonableness).
• Prepare negotiation objectives and conduct detailed cost/price analyses, including evaluation of expense pools, allocation bases, and business volume forecasts.
• Maintain official NICRA files and ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation in agency systems.
• Coordinate with auditors, legal counsel, and functional specialists to address audit findings and recommendations related to indirect costs.
• Provide technical guidance to COs and AOs regarding indirect cost rate application and compliance requirements.
• Monitor provisional rate performance, conduct trend analysis, and recommend rate adjustments as necessary.

• 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 maintaining NICRA documentation and working within government financial management systems.

• $80,000 -$90,000
  * Depending on Experience
• Cigna Medical, dental, vision, Holidays, 401k, PTO and Sick leave as required by law