--- title: 'Budget, Forecasting & Indirect Rates Manager at JRC Careers' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/budget-forecasting-indirect-rates-manager-jrc-careers-district-of-columbia-vrfswj0neep7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-04' --- # Budget, Forecasting & Indirect Rates Manager at JRC Careers - **Company:** JRC Careers - **Location:** District of Columbia, United States - **Posted:** 2026-11-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jrc/jobs/4475905009 ## Job description Who We Are ([video](https://bit.ly/3hKrw6h)) 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 help 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 ## About JRC Careers ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: JRC Integrated Systems is a defense and aerospace engineering firm providing systems engineering, semiconductor technology, and R&D solutions to U.S. national security agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Not publicly specified – primary operations in the Washington D.C. area, with offices in Sunnyvale, CA and four other U.S. locations. - **Founded**: 2003 - **Founders**: Dr. Tony Jimenez ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense & Aerospace – systems engineering, radiation-hardened microelectronics, strategic deterrence. - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Navy, Missile Defense Agency), NASA, and other aerospace customers (B2G). - **Mission/purpose statement**: “To help solve complex engineering and programmatic challenges and develop smart solutions for our nation’s strategic goals that keep America and her Allies safe.” ## Products & Services - **Aerospace Systems Engineering**: Full lifecycle support for strategic weapon systems, including Columbia Class submarine, hypersonics, and precision propulsion. - **Radiation Hardened Semiconductor Technology**: A world-leading standard cell library enabling secure, large-scale production in trusted U.S. foundries for defense and space. - **Research & Development**: Rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration of next-generation defense technologies. - **Hardware-In-The-Loop Integrated Test Facility**: Custom test capabilities for advanced defense systems. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Over 250 employees operating across 6 offices and 30+ states. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: U.S. Navy (Strategic Systems Programs), Missile Defense Agency, NASA; official participant in the DoD Mentor‑Protégé Program. - **Growth Signals**: - Opened a new office in Sunnyvale, CA to accelerate radiation-hardened microelectronics innovation (2025). - Repeatedly named a Washington Post Top Workplace and Best Place to Work by Washington Business Journal and Orlando Business Journal (12+ consecutive years). - Expanding into AI/ML, hypersonics, and microelectronics. ## Competitive Advantages - Deep domain expertise in strategic deterrence and defense with multi-decade government relationships. - Proprietary radiation-hardened semiconductor library – a unique, mission-critical technology moat. - “Everyone leads” culture that emphasizes leadership at every level, backed by formal mentorship programs. - Strong employee value proposition with industry‑leading benefits (10% 401k contribution, no employee match needed). ## Strategic Focus - Accelerate growth in artificial intelligence and microelectronics for defense. - Expand partnerships with new customers across hypersonics, advanced propulsion, and resilient microelectronics. - Scale semiconductor production capabilities through trusted U.S. foundries. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: People‑first, family‑oriented values (Family, Excellence, Integrity). Emphasis on leadership and mentorship; official DoD Mentor‑Protégé participant. - **Work policy**: Hybrid, remote, and on‑site roles available across multiple offices and government sites. - **Benefits** (from careers page): - 401(k) with company contribution of 10% of salary (3% safe harbor + 7% discretionary) – no employee match required. - 100% tuition reimbursement up to IRS limit ($5,250/year). - Generous paid time off plus all federal holidays. - Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage; short‑ and long‑term disability; life insurance. - Commuter benefits (parking reimbursement, SmartBenefits). - Employee Assistance Program and referral bonuses. - **Security clearance**: Many roles require an active U.S. government clearance (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI). ## Sources 1. [Careers page – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/careers/) 2. [About page – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/about/) 3. [Main website – JRC](https://jrcsystems.com/) 4. [LinkedIn company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jrc-integrated-systems) 5. 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