Financial Cost Analyst

Overview

A federal agency focused on transformational energy research and development is seeking a Financial Cost Analyst to support its financial assistance awards program. This role involves ensuring recipients have proper cost accounting practices and policies in place, in compliance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance, financial, and budget analyses of indirect and fringe costs.
• Offer cost accounting guidance to recipients of federal financial assistance awards.
• Review performer-submitted indirect and fringe rate proposals for compliance with agency, OMB, and FAR cost regulations during negotiations and award performance.
• Interface daily with award recipients, programmatic staff, federal procurement staff, and finance teams to resolve cost accounting issues.
• Assist programmatic teams with performer-related financial questions.
• Provide performance management analysis to leadership.
• Track progress of indirect rate negotiations and recommend indirect and fringe rates within total budget submissions.
• Support cost accounting-related financial tasks including budget review, financial viability reviews, and accounting practices analysis.
• Maintain current awareness of FAR and OMB cost regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or auditing.
• Experience with cost accounting practices for organizations supporting the federal government.
• Experience with financial and compliance review.
• Knowledge of indirect costs, indirect rates, and common financial statements such as income statements and general ledgers.
• Understanding of indirect and fringe rate formulation.
• Familiarity with OMB and FAR cost regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination as required.
• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Master's degree.

Compensation & Benefits

• Projected salary range: $53,000 to $108,000 annually (USD), dependent on location, education, skills, experience, and contract-specific factors.
• Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; and dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance.
• Eligibility for benefits applies to full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week.

Additional Information

• Applicants will undergo a government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
• Identity verification using advanced biometrics and AI will be part of the hiring process.
• Use of AI or other tools during interviews is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

Work Model

• Remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements may apply depending on the position and client needs.
• Virtual employees are generally expected to have cameras on during meetings.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.