Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform cost allocation and cost of service studies for state and local governments. - Support projects/initiatives by analyzing costs, processes and procedures for government agencies. - Gather necessary client financial information, analyze accounts, and prepare reports documenting findings of such analysis. - Facilitate meetings or conducts interviews with clients. - - Participate in client meetings. - Achieve and/or exceed client satisfaction metrics that will increase satisfaction annually. - Manage the activities of projects in accordance with Maximus established policies and procedures. - Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.
- Support projects and initiatives by analyzing costs, processes and/or procedures for government agencies.
- Prepare cost allocation and cost of service studies for state and local governments.
- Produce high quality project deliverables that meet or exceed performance expectations including scope of work requirements, financial objectives (revenue and profit goals), and implementation time frames.
- Gather necessary client financial information (such as expenditure reports, revenue reports, billing invoices, budgets, time sheets, work orders, fixed asset reports, depreciation reports, contracts, and general ledgers).
- Analyze complex data to identify patterns, recommend actions and measure outcomes.
- Present findings verbally and/or in writing.
- Conduct research of existing and new state and federal regulations.
- Facilitate meetings or conduct interviews with customers (internal and external), clients and teammates based on project assignments while seeking opportunities to add value above and beyond competitors.
- Achieve and/or exceed client satisfaction metrics.
- Manage the activities of projects in accordance with company established policies and procedures.
- Develop strong client relationships.
- Participate in responding to public solicitations.
- Identify additional product and service opportunities in customer organization.
- This role has a component that involves up to 25% travel.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 0-3 years of experience consulting within designated function. - Able to develop solutions to moderately complex problems.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree requirement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLookup, etc.) skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using algebra and mathematics involving the application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
- Ability to prepare and present clear and concise client-ready documents (superior attention to detail).
- Must reside within a commutable distance of our Springfield, IL office.
- Must be willing and able to work onsite in Springfield, IL as well as remotely.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- 6+ months of related work experience or equivalent internship.
- Understanding of cost accounting/cost allocation concepts.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting principles.
- Familiarity with local government operations.
Home Office Requirements:
- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net).
- Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router.
- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US.
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at [email protected] .
Minimum Salary
$55,000.00
Maximum Salary
$65,000.00
