Cost Allocation Plan/ Financial Analyst

Job Title: Cost Allocation Plan/ Financial Analyst - federal grant administration and funding structures

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite)

Contract Term: December 14, 2026 – December 31, 2028

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support a Louisiana state government initiative. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working with large datasets, and hands-on experience developing Cost Allocation Plans (CAPs). This role requires the ability to analyze financial and operational data, develop reports, and support organizational decision-making through data-driven insights.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis and financial analysis.
• Direct experience developing or supporting Cost Allocation Plans (CAP) or Cost Allocation Methodologies.
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and identifying trends.
• Knowledge of federal grant administration and funding structures.
• Experience documenting methodologies, business processes, and reporting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to business stakeholders.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector or state government experience.
• Experience supporting Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Workforce Development, Vocational Rehabilitation, or federally funded programs.
• Knowledge of:
  • 2 CFR Part 200
  • OMB Uniform Guidance
  • 45 CFR Part 95
  • Federal cost principles
• PACAP preparation experience.
• Experience supporting federal audits and compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, cost centers, WBS structures, and financial reporting systems.
• Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or advanced reporting tool experience.

Required Deliverable Experience

Candidates should have prior experience producing:

• Cost Allocation Plans (CAP)
• Cost Allocation Methodology Documentation
• Financial Impact Analysis Reports
• Allocation Matrices
• Fiscal Projection Models
• Compliance Assessments
• Audit Support Documentation
• Executive-Level Reports and Presentations