Cost Allocation Plan/ Financial Analyst
Information Resource group, Inc.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 data
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sets, 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