Business Optimization Consultant

M4 Optimization LLC · Florissant, Colorado

Role

Independent Management Optimizer

Type

Independent contractor (1099)

Pay

Commission-based. [Commission rate and payment terms are set in the independent contractor agreement.]

Location

Florissant, CO area. On-site client visits across Summit, Lake, Teller, Park, El Paso, Jefferson, Douglas and Chaffee counties and surrounding areas; some remote work.

Works with

Lucas Meyer, Founder

M4 Optimization LLC is a veteran-led Colorado business advisory firm that helps organizations improve how they run: streamlining operations, finding inefficiencies, and building sustainable improvements. We partner with small and medium businesses across industries to identify gaps, design data-driven solutions, and put them in place. Using structured methods (Measure, Map, Modernize, Maximize) and analytical tools, including AI, we support business leaders in making informed operational decisions. Our work is built on critical thinking, accountability and clear documentation. Our tagline is “Milspec your finance & ops. Reduce the risk.”

The Independent Management Optimizer assesses client operations, gathers and analyzes information, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, workflows and operating performance. You will work with business owners and their teams through M4’s three steps: an Assessment, an Implementation, and a Continuation Plan.

As an independent contractor, you run your own schedule and your own business, and you are paid on commission for the engagements you bring in and support.

•          Conduct interviews and workshops with owners, managers and staff.

•          Gather and analyze documents, records and data, quantitative and qualitative, to spot trends and gaps.

•          Map workflows, roles and handoffs, and evaluate operational and financial measures such as cost, time and workload.

•          Prepare clear Assessment reports and presentations in plain language, with recommendations and implementation plans.

•          Work with client teams to carry out improvements: define roles, write procedures, set up tracking and analytics, and connect tools, in systems the client owns.

•          Monitor results with Continuation Plan clients, adjust as needed, and support change management so new practices stick.

•          Keep client records and deliverables organized and consistent with M4 templates.

•          Follow M4’s agreements. The Master Services Agreement, Client Service Agreement and Statement of Work prevail on any conflict.

•          Represent M4 professionally with clients, chambers and referral partners.

Required

•          Strong analytical skills: you can read numbers and information, find the pattern, and turn it into practical recommendations.

•          Clear written and spoken communication, including presenting complex information to different audiences and leading discussions.

•          Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines in a client-facing setting.

•          Working knowledge of everyday finance and business principles, such as budgeting, cost analysis and basic performance measures. This is operational knowledge only, not accounting or tax practice.

•          Proficiency with productivity and data tools, such as spreadsheets, presentation software and project management tools. Willingness to learn new software and AI tools.

•          Reliable, self-directed, and comfortable running an independent, commission-based business.

•          Ability to travel to client sites in the service area and build positive, professional client relationships.

Preferred

•          Consulting or management consulting experience, or experience in operations, administration, process improvement or finance operations.

•          A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degrees or certifications such as Lean, Six Sigma or PMP are a plus.

•          Familiarity with process mapping or analytics tools.

•          Military experience, especially administrative, logistics, operations or technical roles.

M4 is not a law firm, accounting firm or tax advisor. You will not give legal, tax or accounting advice, interpret regulations for clients, or promise any specific business result. You will refer those questions to the client’s own attorney, accountant or insurance professional.

Veterans with administrative and technical backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send a resume and a short note on why this work fits you to luc.meyer.lm@gmail.com or call (319) 651-9178, Monday to Friday, 0700 to 1800 MT.

M4 Optimization LLC is an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.