Senior Consultant, Nonprofit and Public Sector Advisory

Baker Tilly • Austin, TX

3d • $78,500 - $126,400

About The Position

The Non-profit and Public Sector Advisory Senior works on a variety of projects for clients in local, state, and tribal government, special purpose districts, higher education, and nonprofit organizations. The role focuses on organizational design and staffing studies, operational reviews and performance audits, governance and leadership assessments, process improvement and documentation, and strategic and succession planning.

The Senior performs consulting work involving interviews, document review, and preparation of client deliverables, while collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends. The role includes peer benchmarking, data analysis, and best-practice research to develop actionable recommendations. The Senior works collaboratively with clients and teammates to understand current practices, identify improvement opportunities, and evaluate risks. Travel to client locations for onsite work and occasional industry conferences is required.

Baker Tilly describes its culture as values-driven and supportive, emphasizing authenticity, client and community care, collaboration, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, executive presence, growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and results focus. The stated compensation range is $78,500 to $126,400; actual compensation depends on relevant factors and circumstances. Eligible employees are offered a compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of related consulting, government, nonprofit, or public sector experience required.
• Able to take direction, learn quickly, and work collaboratively as a self-directed professional to meet project objectives.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize while managing numerous projects or processes, often under tight deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Public Administration or a similar field is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with human resources operations of local governments or nonprofits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in interviews, review documents, and prepare client deliverables such as findings, recommendations, organizational charts, process maps, and draft and final reports.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends or patterns related to staffing levels, organizational culture, and organizational performance.
• Conduct peer benchmarking, data analysis, and best-practice research to develop messages and actionable, well-supported recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to understand current environments and practices, identify improvement opportunities, and evaluate risks.
• Travel to client locations for onsite work and periodically attend industry conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior