Local Government Cost Allocation Lead

AlphaX; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking a Cost Allocation Consultant for a city/county government engagement to develop a full cost allocation plan and an indirect cost rate proposal under 2 CFR Part 200. You will lead the project from data collection to final deliverables, helping the client understand the full cost of services and establish a documented basis for allocating shared costs.

You will review budgets and records, identify direct and indirect costs, and build calculation schedules.

Qualifications

• Direct experience preparing full cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate proposals for cities or counties.
• Strong Excel modeling and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate technical findings for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review budgets, expenditure records, org 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 client data.
• Prepare a full cost allocation plan and an indirect cost rate proposal aligned with 2 CFR Part 200 requirements.
• Build clear calculation schedules and supporting documentation.
• Explain findings to finance leadership and respond to review questions.
• Provide practical instructions so staff can maintain and update the plans.
• Direct experience preparing full cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate proposals for cities or counties.
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 cost principles and their application to local government.
• Experience analyzing governmental accounting records and allocating central service costs.
• Strong Excel modeling, documentation, and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to lead client meetings and explain technical findings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost allocation

Client communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

AlphaGov is seeking a Cost Allocation Consultant for a city/county government engagement to develop a full cost allocation plan and an indirect cost rate proposal under 2 CFR Part 200. You will lead the project from data collection to final deliverables, helping the client understand the full cost of services and establish a documented basis for allocating shared costs.

You will review budgets and records, identify direct and indirect costs, and build calculation schedules.