Segment Rates and Investment Manager

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it.

At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. Position Description: The Rate/Investment manager will act as a strategic partner to the Segment CFO, taking ownership of the design, forecasting, and compliance of the Segment’s indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G A). This role ensures that indirect cost allocations are optimized for competitive bidding while remaining fully compliant with FAR/CAS regulations.

The manager will lead the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) process, monitor performance against plans, and provide crucial financial analysis to support senior leadership decisions regarding investments and cost management.

Key Responsibilities

Indirect Rate Strategy Management: Develop, maintain, and optimize compliant indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G A). Build rate models (including intermediate pools) to accurately allocate costs to contracts. Strategic Support for Segment CFO: Prepare 5-year rate projections, analyze impact of changes on margins and bid competitiveness, and provide insights for scenario planning.

Compliance Regulatory Reporting: Lead the preparation of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs) and annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS). Ensure all rates adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Audit Negotiation Support: Act as the primary liaison with DCMA/DCAA auditors for rate audits.

Support negotiations for provisional and final indirect rates. Variance Analysis Forecasting: Monitor provisional indirect rate performance, perform trend analysis, and recommend rate adjustments to leadership to ensure cost recovery. Investment Business Case Support: Analyze and report on Segment financial performance (run invest), assisting in developing business cases for new projects or technology investments.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. 8+ years of experience in defense contracting finance, specifically focusing on indirect rates, FPRP, and Incurred Cost Submissions. Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and EVMS.

Deep understanding of FAR Part 31 (Cost Principles) and CAS. g. NetSuite, ForProject, MS Project).

Demonstrated familiarity with Defense Business Systems (DBS) and DCAA audit standards Preferred: CPA, CMA, or CFM. Experience in both fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contract environments. Prior involvement in DCMA/DCAA audits.

Core Competencies Strategic financial acumen with operational awareness. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Ability to work independently while making complete, on-time deliveries. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.