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Unanet Administrator
Arlington, VA, USPosted 7 months ago
Full-timeremote
Job Description
System Administration & Configuration
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Serve as the primary system administrator for Unanet ERP (Time, Expense, Projects, and Labor modules).
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Configure user roles, approval groups, charge codes, cost pools, and labor categories in compliance with contract structures.
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Manage system parameters, fiscal calendars, and project hierarchies across multiple funding sources and CLINs.
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Administer DCAA-compliant timekeeping workflows, including leave types, overtime rules, and correction procedures.
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Maintain integration with external systems such as ADP, Deltek, or Costpoint for payroll, accounting, and labor distribution.
Timekeeping & Compliance Management
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Oversee all timekeeping operations, ensuring employee submissions, supervisor approvals, and audit logs are accurate and complete.
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Conduct weekly compliance reviews of labor entries, approvals, and adjustments per DCAA guidelines.
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Support internal and external DCAA, GAO, or agency audits through reporting, reconciliation, and documentation.
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Ensure labor distribution reports accurately align with indirect cost pools and contract-level funding.
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Maintain separation of duties between timekeeping, project management, and financial reporting functions.
User Support & Training
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Provide Tier 1–3 Unanet support to users across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Project teams.
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Develop and deliver training materials, SOPs, and user guides for time and expense reporting.
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Host periodic training and refresher sessions to reinforce compliance awareness.
Reporting & Data Management
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Design, maintain, and distribute custom Unanet reports and dashboards (labor utilization, indirect rates, project profitability, etc.).
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Support Finance in preparing monthly labor reconciliations, variance analyses, and incurred cost submissions (ICS).
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Ensure data accuracy and integrity across Unanet modules, including employee, project, and vendor records.
System Enhancements & Upgrades
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Coordinate Unanet patch testing, release notes review, and upgrade validation in collaboration with IT.
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Recommend and implement workflow improvements or automation initiatives to improve efficiency and compliance monitoring.
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Liaise with Unanet Support and/or system integrators for issue resolution or advanced configurations.
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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3–5+ years of direct experience administering Unanet ERP (Time & Expense modules) in a federal contracting environment.
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Demonstrated knowledge of DCAA, FAR, CAS, and OMB circulars related to labor charging and cost allocation.
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Experience managing labor distribution, cost pools, indirect rates, and project charging structures.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced Excel and reporting proficiency.
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Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Project Control teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
Preferred:
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Experience supporting Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) and DCAA pre-/post-award audits.
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Familiarity with Unanet Financials, CRM, or Accounting module integrations.
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Knowledge of ADP, Costpoint, or Deltek Time & Expense environments.
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Unanet Certified Administrator (UCA) credential or equivalent.
Core Competencies
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In-depth understanding of federal timekeeping and labor compliance.
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Exceptional attention to detail and audit readiness mindset.
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Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate technical information clearly.
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Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.
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Proven ability to handle sensitive employee and contract data securely.