COST ANALYST

Cost Analyst

Chugach Government Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Cost Analyst to support the USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA). The Cost Analyst will review and analyze contractor and recipient cost proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation for grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. The position ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations, cost principles, and USAID policies while supporting sound financial stewardship. This position is 100% onsite, located at 555 12th St NW, Washington, DC, with situational telework eligibility per customer discretion. Salary Range : $110K - $150K

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Job Functions :

• Review and analyze cost proposals submitted by contractors and budget submissions for USAID assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements).
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, AIDAR, and the USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) for acquisition and assistance.
• Evaluate cost elements for reasonableness, allowability, and allocability across direct and indirect costs, travel, and other categories.
• Prepare cost and budget analysis reports, memoranda, and negotiation positions for Contracting Officers and Agreement Officers.
• Identify discrepancies, unsupported costs, or risks in proposals and budgets and coordinate follow-up with implementing partners or contractors.
• Collaborate with USAID technical teams, program offices, contracting, and financial management units to align analyses with program objectives and compliance requirements.
• Support negotiation and award processes by providing clear cost rationale and recommendations.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of USAID's policies and procedures, including ADS chapters governing assistance awards and acquisition.
• Other Duties as assigned.

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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.