Cost Allocation Consultant - Local Government & Indirect Costs
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AlphaGovGovernment consulting
United StatesFull-Time
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- DocumentationFinancial analysis
Requirements
- Have direct experience preparing full cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate proposals for cities or counties.
- Have working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 cost principles and their application to local government.
- Have experience analyzing governmental accounting records and allocating central service costs.
- Demonstrate strong Excel modeling, documentation, and financial analysis skills.
- Be able to lead client meetings and explain technical findings in plain language.
- Experience supporting agency review or negotiation of indirect cost rates is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review budgets, expenditure records, organizational structures, and existing cost allocation practices.
- Work with finance staff and department leaders to identify direct costs, shared services, and indirect cost pools.
- Develop allocation methods supported by the client’s operations and available data.
- Prepare a full cost allocation plan and an indirect cost rate proposal aligned with applicable 2 CFR Part 200 requirements.
- Build calculation schedules and supporting documentation.
- Explain findings and recommendations to finance leadership and respond to review questions.
- Provide practical instructions so staff can maintain and update the plans.
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