Cost Allocation Consultant - Local Government & Indirect Costs
- Location
- United States
- Work mode
- Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
AlphaGov is seeking a Cost Allocation Consultant for a city/county government engagement involving a full cost allocation plan and an indirect cost rate proposal under 2 CFR Part 200. You will lead the work from financial data collection through final deliverables, helping the client understand the full cost of providing services and establish a documented basis for allocating shared costs. What you’ll do
- 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 clear 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.
Requirements
• 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 in plain language. Experience supporting agency review or negotiation of indirect cost rates is preferred. Benefits Submit your résumé and a brief summary of comparable city or county engagements, including your role and the deliverables you prepared.
From AlphaX's careers page (Workable), checked 26 Oct 2026.
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Posted 17 Oct 2026 · checked 26 Oct 2026 · Report this job