Well, I can't help you on the most important part of your question very much.
I'm an independent computer consultant. Live in Florida, work everywhere else.
I could point you to some companies and consulting firms I've worked with in the past few years if you have solid Oracle 10-grid or Hyperion Essbase experience.
...but then, if you had that, you probably wouldn't need me!
Best of luck, with a warning...if you get into this, it CAN be addictive and have negative effects on your ever being able to hold a "regular job" again. Don't say you weren't warned.