Company Description:
Raftelis helps local governments and utilities thrive by providing management consulting expertise to help transform local governments and utilities. We've provided professional consulting services to more than 700 organizations in the last year alone. We work in all areas of management consulting including finance, assessment, communications, technology, executive recruitment, and strategic planning.
We're proud to share that Raftelis has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! 93% of our employees say it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical US-based company. As one of our employees said, “at Raftelis, we maintain a great balance between hard work and allowing staff to focus on their lives outside of work. We also have a strong culture where people genuinely care about each other, and leadership is committed to doing what's best for both our employees and the firm”.
May 2025 Graduates are welcome to apply.
Job Summary:
Working within a team, the Analyst will be responsible for providing exceptional client service in the public municipal utilities industry (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through various multi-discipline projects, such a financial planning, cost of service rate and fee setting, bond feasibility studies, and miscellaneous financial-related projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
Analyze data and develop financial models using MS Excel to support financial planning, cost analysis, and feasibility studies
Assist senior team members in executing project tasks and deliverables
Contribute to benchmarking surveys and industry research efforts
Prepare and edit reports using technical writing skills
Maintain professional communication with clients and colleagues
Participate in research activities to support proposal development
Consistently deliver results on time and with accuracy, demonstrating the ability to contribute effectively to project outcomes
Develop understanding of financial planning portion of modeling, rate structures, bill calculations, and other financial planning documents such as Annual Reports
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or other related fields)
Experience in MS Office, particularly with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Familiarity with financial planning documents and financial statements, including typical income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, etc.
Strong attention to detail
Critical thinking skills – ability to formulate multiple solutions to problems, test hypothesis and develop solutions based on analysis.
Ability to work under multiple project managers with completing deadlines and deliverables
Ability to communicate effectively through writing, speaking, and visual presentation
Willing and able to travel overnight as needed
Experience and/or interest in the utility industry or environmental science
Ability to work within a small team that may be spread across a broad geography
Ability to work independently on specific assignments once direction is provided
Preferences:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Rewards:
Working for a values-based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive competitive compensation and excellent benefits that include:
100% Company paid medical (50% paid dependent medical) and dental benefits
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Discretionary paid time off program and education reimbursement program
401(k) with company contributions
Long term care benefits
Pet insurance
Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office and two days remote)
The salary range for the Analyst position is $60k to $70k. Compensation depends on education, experience, and location.
Additional Information:
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Raftelis uses E-VERIFY. Raftelis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and our sincere belief in the dignity of each employee, it is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment based on of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, parental status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, including but not limited to lactation, age, disability, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, volunteer rescue squad worker status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Raftelis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Lisa Wilson, Director of Human Resources at 704-910-8961.
To learn more about Raftelis and apply, please visit www.raftelis.com.