Unanet Administrator

Business Management Associates, Inc.

Arlington, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ADP, Accounting, Auditing, Automation, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Quality, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Deltek Accounting Software, Deltek Costpoint, Detail Oriented, Distribution Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Federal Contracts, Finance, Financial Reporting, Funding, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Payroll Accounting, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Project Control, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Release Notes, Reporting Dashboards, Software Patches, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
System Administration & Configuration
  • Serve as the primary system administrator for Unanet ERP (Time, Expense, Projects, and Labor modules).
  • Configure user roles, approval groups, charge codes, cost pools, and labor categories in compliance with contract structures.
  • Manage system parameters, fiscal calendars, and project hierarchies across multiple funding sources and CLINs.
  • Administer DCAA-compliant timekeeping workflows, including leave types, overtime rules, and correction procedures.
  • Maintain integration with external systems such as ADP, Deltek, or Costpoint for payroll, accounting, and labor distribution.
Timekeeping & Compliance Management
  • Oversee all timekeeping operations, ensuring employee submissions, supervisor approvals, and audit logs are accurate and complete.
  • Conduct weekly compliance reviews of labor entries, approvals, and adjustments per DCAA guidelines.
  • Support internal and external DCAA, GAO, or agency audits through reporting, reconciliation, and documentation.
  • Ensure labor distribution reports accurately align with indirect cost pools and contract-level funding.
  • Maintain separation of duties between timekeeping, project management, and financial reporting functions.
User Support & Training
  • Provide Tier 1–3 Unanet support to users across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Project teams.
  • Develop and deliver training materials, SOPs, and user guides for time and expense reporting.
  • Host periodic training and refresher sessions to reinforce compliance awareness.
Reporting & Data Management
  • Design, maintain, and distribute custom Unanet reports and dashboards (labor utilization, indirect rates, project profitability, etc.).
  • Support Finance in preparing monthly labor reconciliations, variance analyses, and incurred cost submissions (ICS).
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity across Unanet modules, including employee, project, and vendor records.
System Enhancements & Upgrades
  • Coordinate Unanet patch testing, release notes review, and upgrade validation in collaboration with IT.
  • Recommend and implement workflow improvements or automation initiatives to improve efficiency and compliance monitoring.
  • Liaise with Unanet Support and/or system integrators for issue resolution or advanced configurations.

Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3–5+ years of direct experience administering Unanet ERP (Time & Expense modules) in a federal contracting environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DCAA, FAR, CAS, and OMB circulars related to labor charging and cost allocation.
  • Experience managing labor distribution, cost pools, indirect rates, and project charging structures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced Excel and reporting proficiency.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Project Control teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
Preferred:
  • Experience supporting Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) and DCAA pre-/post-award audits.
  • Familiarity with Unanet Financials, CRM, or Accounting module integrations.
  • Knowledge of ADP, Costpoint, or Deltek Time & Expense environments.
  • Unanet Certified Administrator (UCA) credential or equivalent.

Core Competencies
  • In-depth understanding of federal timekeeping and labor compliance.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and audit readiness mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate technical information clearly.
  • Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive employee and contract data securely.

About the Company

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Business Management Associates, Inc.