Director, Cost - Rate Planning and Integration

Role Overview

• Develop and oversee forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs)
• Establish long-range indirect rate strategies aligned to business objectives, portfolio mix, and competitive positioning
• Provide executive-level guidance on cost structure optimization while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Lead rate forecasting processes tied to annual operating plans and long-range strategic plans
• Ensure full compliance with FAR Part 15 cost principles and cost accounting standards (CAS)
• Oversee preparation and submission of compliant cost proposals and rate packages
• Serve as primary point of contact for DCAA/DCMA rate audits, forward pricing reviews, and incurred cost examinations
• Ensure documentation, estimating practices, and cost pools align with regulatory expectations
• Oversee indirect rate pool design, allocation bases, and consistency of cost treatment
• Maintain policies and internal controls related to government cost accounting
• Monitor provisional billing rates and assess risk of over/under-recovery
• Provide guidance on allowable/unallowable cost treatment
• Partner with Pricing and Business Development on proposal strategies, bid/no-bid decisions, and competitive positioning
• Support Program Management with cost visibility, margin analysis, and rate impact modeling
• Collaborate with HR and Operations on labor planning, workforce mix, and overhead absorption strategies
• Advise executive leadership on future rate pool structures understanding impacts to multiple divisions based on contract type mix (CPFF, CPIF, T&M, FFP)
• Lead preparation for forward pricing rate negotiations
• Respond to audit inquiries and resolve questioned costs
• Build and lead a high-performing cost accounting and rates team
• Develop succession plans and strengthen technical depth in FAR and CAS compliance
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years of prior business, accounting or finance experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related business, accounting or finance experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related business, accounting or finance experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in government contracting finance
• 5+ years expertise in FAR Part 15 pricing, CAS, and indirect rate development
• 5+ years experience supporting DCAA audits and incurred cost submissions

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays