Cost Allocation Consultant - Local Government & Indirect Costs

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. Originally posted on Himalayas