Analyst, Tech & Society
About The Position
HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities. HR&A is building a new Tech & Society Studio, with a mission to help communities build and use technology to solve problems made worse by technology. Tech & Society builds on more than a decade of work developing and evaluating the impacts of digital infrastructure and tech policies and programs for clients that include state and local governments, universities, philanthropies, community-based organizations, and disruptive tech companies. HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, Washington D.C. and the Bay Area. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.
Requirements
- 2-4+ years professional experience in a relevant field
- Experience working at or genuine interest in the intersection of technology delivery and policy – in civic tech, govtech, internet infrastructure, digital services, or a comparable environment
- Demonstrated ability to assess or engage with technical concepts and communicate them to non-technical audiences
- Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once with precision and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, including financial analysis
- Proficiency in common AI tools (i.e., LLMs like Claude, ChatGPT, and other models) and understanding of responsible use, limitations, and independent verification
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience working directly with government agencies, technology companies, or tech-oriented non-profits
- Experience with or demonstrated interest in software development tools including React, Vercel, Node, Github, and Mapbox
- GIS or spatial analysis skills
- Interest in broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion programs, AI governance frameworks, or workforce development policy and programs
- Experience with program design or management, with an appreciation that operationalizing public policy through on-the-ground delivery is often more important than new regulations or budget allocations
Responsibilities
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis, including economic and fiscal impact modeling, policy analysis, market research, and program evaluation
- Developing written reports, client presentations, and financial models that translate complex findings for public, private, and civic sector audiences
- Supporting community engagement processes, including facilitation, stakeholder interviews, and participatory design
- Contributing to business development through proposal writing and firm marketing materials
- Applying AI tools and emerging analytical methods to accelerate research, modeling, and deliverable production, with sound judgment about when and how to use them, as well as how to address inherent biases
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Coverage of 90–95% of healthcare premiums
- Dental and vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
