Senior Consultant - Cost of Service

Sr. Consultant

Job Title : Sr. Consultant

Classification : Full Time, Exempt

Location : Remote or Temecula, CA

Salary Range : $90,000 - $130,000

NBS has standard office hours of Monday through Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. PST with the option to work a Compressed Work Week (9 / 80) schedule.

Summary :

NBS is currently seeking a senior-level consultant in the cost of service consulting practice. This practice provides financial consulting services to public agencies related to user fees, regulatory fees, cost allocation plans, and indirect cost rate analyses.

While the position’s focus is desired in these specific consulting services, professionals with additional experience in complimentary services are encouraged to apply.

A senior consultant in this practice will provide professional consulting services to public sector clients with core responsibilities including :

• Project management of consulting engagements from start to finish
• Oversight of project completion to include lead interaction with client agencies, direction of consulting work products, delegation of project tasks to assigned consulting staff, facilitation of onsite events with agency staff, presentation in public meetings, and quality control / assurance
• Autonomous production of analytical work products, which includes financial models and related documentation.
• Participation in various business development activities, which include interviews with public agencies, written proposals, presentations, and occasional attendance at conferences for professional associations.
• Active participation in training junior consulting staff

The senior consultant will report to NBS’ Director of Financial Consulting. NBS has offices in Temecula and San Francisco, California.

Opportunities also exist for a remote work location. The ability to travel flexibly and frequently throughout California is a requirement for this position.

Position Requirements : NBS is seeking candidates with the following qualifications :

• Five years minimum experience directly working as a professional consultant in one or more of the following areas of expertise : governmental user fees and regulatory fees, cost allocation plans, indirect cost rate proposals, Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) cost reporting.
• Demonstrated experience as a project manager for consulting engagements with the public sector, including the delegation of project tasks to team members.
• Prior track record in meeting financial targets and KPIs
• Ability to work both independently or as part of a team to produce results for clients.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and industry standards
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written forms occurring within consulting teams, with client staff, with elected officials, and with the public.
• Demonstrated participation in business development activities and sales of relevant projects.
• Willingness to train junior staff in the preparation of relevant analyses.
• Ability to use spreadsheet and database applications to prepare and review analytical work products.
• Prior management experience and / or interest in management of personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, finance, or public administration preferred.

NBS Benefits :

We offer a full line of benefits including the following :

• Employee Stock Ownership Program 100% Employee Owned
• 401k Plan with a generous employer match
• Medical and Dental Insurance coverage is paid in full for the employee.
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Volunteer time
• Life insurance covering the employee in the sum of $100,000, is paid in full by NBS
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for the employee is paid in full by NBS

About NBS :

NBS is a financial consulting firm for government agencies (cities, school districts, water / fire department, etc.). In addition, NBS licenses its proprietary software, called D-FAST®, to local government agencies nationwide.

The corporate office is in Temecula with a secondary office located in San Francisco. We are a 100% employee-owned company with roughly 45 employees.

We have been in business since 1996 and have been growing consistently and responsibly ever since. We pride ourselves in our great work environment, growth opportunities, personal and professional development, and excellent benefits.