Position title is ‘Associate Analyst’

Why Consider HF&H Consultants?

HF&H Consultants is a mission-driven consulting firm that works exclusively with public agencies on complex, high-impact challenges in solid waste, recycling, organics, water, and wastewater services. Our work often involves high visibility, tight timelines, evolving conditions, and significant public accountability.

We are intentionally a small firm. Every team member is trusted with meaningful responsibility and is empowered to take ownership of their work, follow commitments through to completion, and continuously look for ways to improve outcomes for our clients and our team.

We value people who care deeply about the quality of their work, adapt quickly when conditions change, and stay focused when projects become demanding. In return, we offer meaningful work, strong mentorship, and opportunities for growth.

About This Role

This role is designed for someone who wants more than clearly defined tasks and static responsibilities. It is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing complex deliverables, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, and progressively leading meetings, analyses, and policy development. This highly motivated professional supports and progressively leads contracting assistance, procurement support, and contract management services for public agency clients.

Our projects are dynamic and real-world. Priorities shift, challenges arise, and expectations are high. Successful team members take ownership without waiting to be asked, adapt quickly when plans change, and continue executing with discipline and professionalism.

This full-time position reports to our Walnut Creek office, with occasional evening meetings and overnight travel. The position may be hybrid (in-office Tu/Th/occasionally Friday), but requires periodic visits to client or third-party locations as needed (typically five to seven days per month).

Responsibilities and the level of independence will scale based on experience. The Associate Analyst is expected to independently manage routine assignments and produce polished analyses and work products. We expect to make a significant investment in the successful candidate’s professional development and to provide rewarding career opportunities for management roles within the firm.

Who Thrives at HF&H

People who thrive at HF&H take initiative, care deeply about quality, remain engaged when work is demanding, and bring positive energy to their teams.

What You Will Do

Technical & Analytical Execution

• Performs analysis related to:
  • Solid waste, recycling, and organics systems
  • Service levels, tonnage flows, and facility operations
  • Cost drivers, rate impacts, and financial tradeoffs
• Independently develop and maintain Excel based models, schedules, and tracking tools.
• Track negotiation changes, revisions, and client feedback.
• Support negotiations and council presentations, as experience allows.
• Prepare evaluation matrices and clarification questions.
• Review, organize, and validate financial, rate, service, regulatory, and program information.
• Independently draft reports, memoranda, presentation materials, and Board or committee meeting packets.

Procurement & Contract Support

• Coordinate and support procurement processes for public agency clients, including preparation of bid documents, requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), and related supporting materials.
• Assist with proposal evaluations, scoring worksheets, reference checks, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, interviews, pre-proposal conferences, and procurement schedules.
• Prepare meeting notes, follow-ups, and action item tracking.
• Review contractor and vendor submittals for completeness and compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Support communication and coordination between clients, contractors, vendors, and project teams throughout the procurement and contract lifecycle.
• Support annual rate adjustments, including tic and tie.Maintain contract administration records, deliverable tracking logs, and contract performance documentation.
• Track contract milestones, amendments, deadlines, and required approvals.
• Help prepare Board and staff reports related to procurements, contract awards, and contract amendments.
• Take ownership of state reporting and compliance tracking.
• Independently draft presentations, staff reports, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technically sound work products aligned with HF&H standards.
• Produce high-quality technical work with limited rework required.
• Apply established procedures while exercising sound judgment and quality standards on routine analytical and procurement assignments.
• Seek feedback, incorporate it into future work, and take on increasingly complex assignments over time.
• Manage assigned tasks across multiple projects, communicate status proactively, and flag risks or information gaps early.
• Demonstrate readiness to take on larger scopes and client-facing responsibilities over time.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office / O365 (SharePoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) with strong skills in Excel.
• Strong communication skills:
  • Written: Ability to draft client-ready staff reports, summaries, and technical documents
  • Oral: Ability to tailor your communication to the audience and hear their needs
  • Interpersonal: Capable of maintaining positive relationships with clients and parties being audited

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.
• Any experience working with procurement, or solid waste programs.
• At least two years of professional work experience or equivalent (e.g., internships).
• Ability to travel to client sites and meetings as needed. A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated quantitative proficiency, including building and auditing calculation logic in Excel (e.g., PivotTables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, nested formulas), performing basic statistical analysis, and translating results into clear tables and graphics.
• Familiarity with SB 1383, CalRecycle reporting, or diversion compliance.
• At least three years of related experience consulting to or working for public agencies (i.e., cities, counties, joint powers authorities, special districts, etc.).
• Experience with solid waste, recycling, or organics programs.

What You Will Gain

• Exceptional training and frequent coaching through structured mentorship and coaching starting on your first day
• On-project training from HF&H’s partners and a deep pool of senior consultants
• Annual development of a “personal development plan” and formal continuing education and project assignments geared towards developing your depth and breadth of expertise
• Rewarding and challenging work assignments that improve the efficiency, affordability, and effectiveness of public services
• Work on meaningful projects that support California communities
• Exposure to a wide range of contracts, policies, and diversion programs
• Clear growth path from technical support to project leadership (if desired)
• Collaborative, mission-driven consulting environment

We Offer

This is a full-time, exempt position. Some highlights include:

• Associate Salary Range of $77,085 – $99,110, depending on qualifications of selected candidate.
• Annual Bonus (discretionary): up to 20% of YTD Earned Wages, performance based
• Profit Sharing: 3% (min.) contribution to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan; 2025 contribution was 6% (eligible after one year)
• 15 Vacation days per year (increases with tenure, maximum of 25 days per year)
• 10 Holidays per year (including one “floating” holiday to be used at employee’s discretion)
• 5 Sick days per year
• At least two days of off-site staff retreats and social events each year
• Dental/Vision/Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Health Insurance:
  • HF&H contributes 95% of employee’s premium (and 67.5% of dependent premium) towards the premium of our Kaiser health insurance plan
  • HF&H contributes $2,500 per employee or $4,000 per family towards a Health Savings Account.

Are You Ready? Apply Today!

Submit your cover letter and resume to HF&H at recruiting@hfh-consultants.com today! Please provide a valid email address and telephone number on your resume and cover letter, as well as your salary expectation. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early!

Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in HF&H’s interview process. Any resulting offer of employment may be conditioned on the results of professional and personal reference checks, which we will not conduct without the candidate’s prior approval. Depending on the number and quality of applicants, HF&H reserves the right to modify this process at its sole discretion.

The Fine Print

This is an at-will position and, as such, can be released at any time without notice and for any reason. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete performance assessments, reference checks, verification of academic performance, and any other due diligence HF&H deems appropriate prior to making an unconditional offer for employment. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance during any phase of the application or assessment process should advise the hiring manager when submitting an application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. HF&H is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. HF&H encourages candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

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Position title is ‘Assistant Analyst’

Why Consider HF&H Consultants?

HF&H Consultants is a mission-driven consulting firm that works exclusively with public agencies on complex, high-impact challenges in solid waste, recycling, organics, water, and wastewater services. Our work often involves high visibility, tight timelines, evolving conditions, and significant public accountability.

We are intentionally a small firm. Every team member is trusted with meaningful responsibility and is empowered to take ownership of their work, follow commitments through to completion, and continuously look for ways to improve outcomes for our clients and our team.

We value people who care deeply about the quality of their work, adapt quickly when conditions change, and stay focused when projects become demanding. In return, we offer meaningful work, strong mentorship, and opportunities for growth.

About This Role

This role is designed for someone who wants more than clearly defined tasks and static responsibilities. It is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing complex deliverables, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, and progressively leading meetings, analyses, and policy development. This highly motivated professional supports and progressively leads contracting assistance, procurement support, and contract management services for public agency clients.

Our projects are dynamic and real-world. Priorities shift, challenges arise, and expectations are high. Successful team members take ownership without waiting to be asked, adapt quickly when plans change, and continue executing with discipline and professionalism.

This full-time position reports to our Walnut Creek office, with occasional evening meetings and overnight travel. The position may be hybrid (in-office Tu/Th/occasionally Friday), but requires periodic visits to client or third-party locations, as needed (typically five to seven days per month).

Responsibilities and level of independence will scale based on experience. The Assistant Analyst supports project teams and develops toward independently managing routine assignments. We expect to make a significant investment in the successful candidate’s professional development and provide rewarding career opportunities for management roles within the firm.

Who Thrives at HF&H

People who thrive at HF&H take initiative, care deeply about quality, remain engaged when work is demanding, and bring positive energy to their teams.

What You Will Do

Technical & Analytical Execution

• Support rate studies, budget development, cost analyses, and financial modeling efforts.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project workplans, schedules, budgets, trackers, and status reports for client engagements and special projects under Project Manager guidance.
• Collect, organize, validate, and analyze operational, financial, customer service, and program data using established methods, templates, with guidance from a Project Manager.
• Prepare spreadsheets, calculations, summaries, and supporting documentation that clearly communicate assumptions, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist with regulatory compliance monitoring, reporting requirements, performance measurement, and program tracking.
• Conduct research on industry trends, public agency practices, regulations, and emerging issues affecting clients.
• Assist with reports, memoranda, presentation materials, and Board or committee meeting packets.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project team discussions while documenting key decisions and action items.

Procurement & Contract Support

• Support procurement processes for public agency clients, including preparation of bid documents, requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), and related supporting materials.
• Assist with proposal evaluations, scoring worksheets, reference checks, and procurement documentation.
• Support coordination of meetings, interviews, pre-proposal conferences, and procurement schedules.
• Conduct an initial completeness review of contractor and vendor submittals using established checklists; escalate substantive compliance issues.
• Support annual rate adjustments, including tic and tie.
• Maintain contract administration records, deliverable tracking logs, and contract performance documentation.
• Track contract milestones, amendments, deadlines, and required approvals.
• Help prepare Board and staff reports related to procurements, contract awards, and contract amendments.
• Support communication and coordination between clients, contractors, vendors, and project teams throughout the procurement and contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Follow established procedures, checklists, and document-control protocols.
• Learn HF&H analytical methods, templates, and quality standards.
• Anticipate information needs and flag issues early.
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and apply the coaching provided.
• Build independence in client-facing coordination, technical analysis, and contract-support work.
• Develop proficiency in Excel, data organization, research, and technical writing.
• Learn public agency procurement requirements and best practices.
• Progress toward independently managing routine procurement support tasks.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Progress from supporting analyses to independently completing routine analytical assignments.
• Communicate proactively regarding task status, deadlines, and issues.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effectively balance multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Build confidence in facilitating meetings, tracking action items, and supporting client relationships.
• Grow into a trusted project team member capable of managing increasingly complex responsibilities.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / O365 (SharePoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) with strong Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills:
  • Written: ability to draft staff reports, summaries, and technical documents
  • Oral: ability to tailor your communication to the audience and hear their needs
  • Interpersonal: capable of maintaining positive relationships with clients and parties being audited
• Ability to manage assigned deliverables and deadlines, with guidance on priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.
• Any experience working with public agency contracts, procurement, or solid waste programs.
• 1-2 years of professional work experience or equivalent (e.g., internships).
• Ability to travel to client sites and meetings as needed. A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical skills related to rates, cost proposals, and tonnage data.
• Experience with solid waste, recycling, or organics programs.
• Familiarity with SB 1383, CalRecycle reporting, or diversion compliance.
• Experience consulting to or working for public agencies (i.e., cities, counties, joint powers authorities, special districts, etc.).

What You Will Gain

• Exceptional training and frequent coaching through structured mentorship and coaching starting on your first day
• On-project training from HF&H’s partners and a deep pool of senior consultants
• Annual development of a “personal development plan” and formal continuing education and project assignments geared towards developing your depth and breadth of expertise
• Rewarding and challenging work assignments that improve the efficiency, affordability, and effectiveness of public services
• Work on meaningful projects that support California communities
• Exposure to a wide range of contracts, policies, and diversion programs
• Clear growth path from technical support to project leadership (if desired)
• Collaborative, mission-driven consulting environment

We Offer

This is a full-time, exempt position. Some highlights include:

• Assistant Salary Range of $65,000 – $73,125 depending on qualifications of selected candidate.
• Annual Bonus (discretionary): up to 20% of YTD Earned Wages, performance based
• Profit Sharing: 3% (min.) contribution to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan; 2025 contribution was 6% (eligible after one year)
• 15 Vacation days per year (increases with tenure, maximum of 25 days per year)
• 10 Holidays per year (including one “floating” holiday to be used at employee’s discretion)
• 5 Sick days per year
• At least two days of off-site staff retreats and social events each year
• Dental/Vision/Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Health Insurance:
  • HF&H contributes 95% of employee’s premium (and 67.5% of dependent premium) towards the premium of our Kaiser health insurance plan
  • HF&H contributes $2,500 per employee or $4,000 per family towards a Health Savings Account.

Are You Ready? Apply Today!

Submit your cover letter and resume to HF&H at recruiting@hfh-consultants.com today! Please provide a valid email address and telephone number on your resume and cover letter, as well as your salary expectation. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early!

Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in HF&H’s interview process. Any resulting offer of employment may be conditioned on the results of professional and personal reference checks, which we will not conduct without the candidate’s prior approval. Depending on the number and quality of applicants, HF&H reserves the right to modify this process at its sole discretion.

The Fine Print

This is an at-will position and, as such, can be released at any time without notice and for any reason. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete performance assessments, reference checks, verification of academic performance, and any other due diligence HF&H deems appropriate prior to making an unconditional offer for employment. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance during any phase of the application or assessment process should advise the hiring manager when submitting an application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. HF&H is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. HF&H encourages candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

Apply Now

We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years of experience as a Division Controller (or Assistant Division Controller or comparable) in the recycling and/or solid waste disposal industry who is interested in moving to a Consultant position. The Consultant-equivalent title, ‘Senior Associate’, is used below.

Why Consider HF&H Consultants?

HF&H Consultants is a mission-driven consulting firm that works exclusively with public agencies on complex, high-impact challenges in solid waste, recycling, organics, water, and wastewater services. Our work often involves high visibility, tight timelines, evolving conditions, and significant public accountability.

We are intentionally a small firm. Every team member is trusted with meaningful responsibility and is empowered to take ownership of their work, follow commitments through to completion, and continuously look for ways to improve outcomes for our clients and our team.

We value people who care deeply about the quality of their work, adapt quickly when conditions change, and stay focused when projects become demanding. In return, we offer meaningful work, strong mentorship, and opportunities for growth.

About This Role

This role is designed for someone who wants more than clearly defined tasks and static responsibilities; it is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing complex deliverables, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, and progressively leading meetings, analyses, and policy development. This highly motivated professional supports and progressively leads contracting assistance, procurement support, and contract management services for public agency clients.

Our projects are dynamic and real-world. Priorities shift, challenges arise, and expectations are high. Successful team members take ownership without waiting to be asked, adapt quickly when plans change, and continue executing with discipline and professionalism.

This full-time position reports to our Walnut Creek office, with occasional evening meetings and overnight travel. The position may be hybrid (in-office Tu/Th/occasionally Friday), but requires periodic visits to client or third-party locations, as needed (typically five to seven days per month).

Depending on experience and qualifications, the successful candidate will join as a Senior Associate. Responsibilities and level of independence will scale based on experience. We expect to make a significant investment in the successful candidate’s professional development and to provide rewarding career opportunities for management roles within the firm.

Who Thrives at HF&H

People who thrive at HF&H take initiative, care deeply about quality, remain engaged when work is demanding, and bring positive energy to their teams.

What You Will Do:

The successful Senior Associate will perform tasks like:

• Work with client and 3^rd party personnel to obtain financial and operational data
• Review 3^rd party rate adjustment applications for mathematical accuracy and compliance with the compensation methodology prescribed in the franchise agreements, including the review of financial and operational records to support the application
• Review 3^rd party financial/operations records to support agency fee calculations
• Supervise and perform and analyses (candidate must possess strong analytical and Excel skills)
• Perform financial evaluation of proposals to local governments for solid waste – related  services
• Summarize the results of the tasks performed in a clear succinct manner (spreadsheets, tables, narrative, etc.)
• Research and develop emerging rate setting and/or rate structures
• Perform quality control reviews on reports and written work products
• Assist in the preparation of written reports, client presentations, and proposals
• Assist in planning and monitoring multiple concurrent engagements, to include staffing, performance, billing, and maintaining/developing client relationships
• Participate in and/or present at professional and industry events and seminars

What You Will Gain

HF&H places a high value on investing in our team. One of our core values is that “we relate to each other positively, supporting our professional development and providing opportunity for personal rewards.” This position will benefit from:

• Exceptional training and frequent coaching from a “mentor” assigned to you from your first day
• On-project training from HF&H’s partners and a deep pool of senior consultants
• Annual development of a “personal development plan” and formal continuing education and project assignments geared towards developing your depth and breadth of expertise
• Rewarding and challenging work assignments that improve the efficiency, affordability, and effectiveness of public services
• Support and guidance for developing your career path within the firm (i.e., upward or lateral)
• Development of new technical skills for managing processes, projects, and resources
• Continue building best practice skills to thrive in their consulting career

What You Bring

• 5+ Years of prior experience in the recycling, organics, and solid waste industry (accounting or finance functions)
• Comparable experience as a Division Controller, Assistant Controller, or Finance Manager for a solid waste collection company
• Understanding of industry financial practices, to include municipal bids, pricing and profitability analysis, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis (e.g. accounting, statistics, finance, etc.)
• Undergraduate Degree in Business, Accounting, Environmental Economics, Economics, or Related Field is suggested; practical experience in controllership/accounting or financial analysis may be substituted for education, on a case-by case basis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organize thoughts logically and communicate them concisely
• Strong logic skills, especially related to the development of spreadsheet models (e.g. rate models, report tables, etc.)
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially related to consistency
• Inquisitiveness balanced with a sense of significance
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing schedules
• Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Bonus Points (highly desirable)

• Prior experience in the California markets for recycling, organics, and the solid waste industry
• 5+ Years of prior experience in consulting or professional services
• Active California CPA license
• Valid California Driver’s License and access to personal transportation

We Offer

HF&H offers a competitive total compensation package while emphasizing work/life balance for our employees (in 2023, Associates averaged less than 43 hours per week). This is a full-time, exempt position. Some highlights include:

• Salary range for Senior Associate: $104,616 – $132,147
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: up to 20% of Annual Salary, performance based.
• Profit Sharing: Minimum 3% contribution to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan; 2025 contribution was 6%.
• Fifteen (15) Vacation days per year (increases with tenure, maximum of 25 days per year).
• Ten (10) Holidays per year (including one “floating” holiday to be used at employee’s discretion).
• Five (5) Sick days per year.
• At least two days of off-site staff retreats and social events each year.
• Health Insurance:
  • HF&H contributes 95% of employee’s premium (and 67.5% of dependent premium) towards the premium of our Kaiser health insurance plan.
  • HF&H contributes $2,500 per employee or $4,000 per family towards a Health Savings Account.
• Dental/Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

Are You Ready? Apply Today!

Submit your cover letter and resume to HF&H today! Please provide a valid email address and telephone number on your resume and/or cover letter, along with your salary expectation. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early!

Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited into the interview process with HF&H. Any resultant offer of employment may be conditioned on the results of professional and personal reference checks, which we will not conduct without prior approval of the candidate. Depending on the number and quality of applicants, HF&H reserves the right to modify this process at its sole discretion.

The Fine Print

This is an at-will position and, as such, can be terminated at any time without notice and for any reason. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete performance assessments, reference checks, verification of academic performance, and any other due diligence HF&H deems appropriate prior to making an unconditional offer for employment. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or assessment process should advise the hiring manager upon submittal of an application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. HF&H is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now