David Taussig & Associates, Inc. (“DTA”) currently has available an open Associate position working from our Irvine, California, office. This position is ideal for a recent graduate with up to two years of experience and an interest in public finance who has a desire to develop a long-lasting, rewarding career with an industry leader. Responsibilities will increase and include other tasks as the candidate gains experience in the position.

About DTA
DTA is a public finance and urban economics consulting firm with its corporate offices in Irvine, California, Dallas, Texas, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Tampa, Florida. We specialize in municipal infrastructure, public services finance, and land development economics. DTA provides consulting services to both public and private sector clients throughout California and fifteen (15) other states, including clients in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Notably, DTA has been a pioneer in the implementation of new municipal finance techniques to fund public infrastructure and municipal services on behalf of both municipalities and real estate developers. We have been recognized as an innovator in the use of analytical methods and modeling approaches that are now considered state of the art within the industry. More information on DTA can be found on our website at www.FinanceDTA.com.

Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct data research and analysis and support senior staff in the implementation of projects related to municipal finance district formation and administration. These projects include:

§ The sale of municipal and clean energy bonds;

§ The annual administration and management of property tax levies;

§ Municipal revenue and demographic projections; and

§ Other research tasks, as necessary, for specific projects.

The work to be assigned to the selected applicant will include the following:

§ Perform data research and entry;

§ Preparation and submission of compliance and enrollment forms;

§ Prepare spreadsheet models;

§ Develop data/tables into comprehensive reports;

§ Evaluate data for trends and communicate results;

§ Communicate with clients both verbally and through written correspondence;

§ Respond to property owner phone calls; and

§ Conducts other duties as assigned.

Required Skills
§ Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA.

§ Strong academic performance with an emphasis in economics, mathematics, finance, business, urban planning, statistics, or another quantitative field.

§ Up to two years of experience in financial or economic analyses or urban planning (preferable, but not required).

§ Strong analytical and statistical analysis capabilities, including attention to detail.

§ Advanced computer skills, including Word and Excel. Database application experience is a plus.

§ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

§ Ability to quickly grasp new concepts.

§ Ability to meet project commitments under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

DTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Please provide a resume, cover letter. A skills assessment, writing sample, and background screening may be requested.

No relocation or sponsorship packages will be offered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.44 - $28.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Do you reside in Orange County?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person