Federal Grants & Cost Allocation Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Overview

Matrix Systems and Technologies Incorporated (MSTi) is seeking experienced Federal Grants & Cost Allocation Program Managers to support a statewide initiative involving federal grant cost allocation, financial modeling, program compliance, and implementation of sustainable administrative cost allocation methodologies.

The successful candidate will coordinate project activities, oversee the development of financial and cost allocation deliverables, and work closely with state agency fiscal leadership and program stakeholders.

This position requires strong expertise in federal grant administration, cost allocation plan development, financial analysis, and public-sector program management.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee activities associated with the development and implementation of administrative cost allocation methodologies.

• Lead collaborative working sessions with state fiscal leadership, program staff, and technical stakeholders.

• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and documentation requirements.

• Oversee the assessment of existing administrative cost structures and federal funding allocations.

• Direct the development of cost allocation plans, financial models, allocation matrices, and supporting documentation.

• Ensure methodologies align with 2 CFR Part 200, 45 CFR Part 95, and applicable federal program requirements.

• Coordinate preparation of Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan documentation and federal submission packages.

• Support federal review activities, including responses to regulatory questions and requests for clarification.

• Identify compliance risks, financial reporting gaps, and opportunities to improve federal reimbursement.

• Oversee implementation planning, operational transition guidance, and internal control recommendations.

• Prepare executive-level reports, financial impact summaries, and project status updates.

• Coordinate post-implementation support, documentation updates, and validation of allocation calculations.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing or generating cost allocation plans.

• Strong experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and federal grant administration.

• Experience managing complex financial, accounting, or government program initiatives.

• Knowledge of federal cost allocation methodologies and reimbursement requirements.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing project deliverables.

• Ability to interpret and apply federal cost principles and regulatory requirements.

• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, documentation, and communication skills.

• Experience supporting governmental cost allocation initiatives and federal claiming activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing federal grant cost allocation projects for state government agencies.

• Experience developing or materially revising Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plans.

• Familiarity with USDOL, SNAP E&T, TANF, and Vocational Rehabilitation grant programs.

• Experience supporting federal reviews, negotiations, and approval processes.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential or significant governmental accounting experience.

• Experience developing implementation roadmaps and presenting financial recommendations to executive leadership.

Work Arrangement

Candidates must be available for onsite work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and remote work within the continental United States, based on project requirements. The primary work location is onsite.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated resume highlighting experience in federal grant cost allocation, program management, financial modeling, and Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan development.

Candidates should identify specific cost allocation plans and federal grant programs they have supported.

This opportunity is contingent upon contract award and client approval.