Senior Consultant – Solid Waste Consulting

Raftelis

Senior Consultant providing exceptional client service for public municipal solid waste utilities at Raftelis. Collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects from financial planning to procurement support.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Florida, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in data analysis and business forecasting, with proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint for creating and modifying report templates. Possesses critical thinking abilities to develop solutions in solid waste policy and planning, while effectively communicating with clients and managing multiple projects.

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MS Excel ProficiencySolid Waste Industry ExperienceCritical Thinking SkillsProject Management SupportExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisBusiness Forecasting ModelsReport Template CreationFinancial PlanningEconomic Studies

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingPublic SpeakingTechnical WritingClient CommunicationProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordPowerPointAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Solid Waste PolicySustainabilityProposition 218Benchmarking SurveysProject Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze data and prepare MS Excel, MS Word/PowerPoint briefing documents to support a variety of solid waste policy and planning, financial, accounting, and economic studies under the direction of team members, including implementation for recycling, composting and other programs.
Analyze data and prepare MS Excel based business forecasting models and MS Word/ PowerPoint briefing documents to support a variety of solid waste policy and planning, financial, accounting, and economic studies under the direction of team members, including implementation for recycling, composting and other programs.
Under guidance of project managers, work independently and have the ability to switch between projects quickly to meet milestones and deliverables.
When working in California, seek alignment with Proposition 218 requirements in the financial planning and decision-making processes.
Support senior staff in the development and execution of project work, business development, and marketing activities, and lead junior staff in the management and execution of project work.
Assist in benchmarking surveys and industry research.
Communicate with clients to gather data and other relevant project information.
Utilize public speaking and technical writing skills to produce, edit, and present reports, proposals, briefing documents, and presentations in a clear and succinct manner.
Maintain effective, professional attributes while dealing with clients & colleagues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (planning, sustainability, business, accounting, finance or other related fields)
A minimum of 3 years working on projects in the solid waste and/or sustainability industry
Strong proficiency and experience with MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint; ability to create report templates, modify report templates
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 competing deadlines and deliverables
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity and comfort with AI tools.
Willing and able to travel overnight as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid employee medical (HSA plan) and 50% company-paid dependent medical coverage and dental benefits
Health Savings Account
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Discretionary paid time off program
Education Reimbursement Program
401(k) with company contributions
Long-Term care benefits
Pet insurance