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
