# Cost Allocation Consultant - Local Government & Indirect Costs at AlphaHire

> Remote · United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/workable%3Aalphax%3A7F9C957C30 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [AlphaHire](https://alderhq.app/companies/alphahire)
- Location text: United States
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United States (evidence: "Location: United States")
- Posted: 2026-10-17 (24 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://apply.workable.com/j/7F9C957C30

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 21890): p25 $55k, median $90k, p75 $154k

## Description (the employer's text)

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.

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