Analyst, Inclusive Cities

HR&A Advisors • New York, NY

11d • $83,200 - $98,571 • Hybrid

About The Position

HR&A Advisors’ Inclusive Cities Practice is seeking a full-time Analyst based in an HR&A office in New York or Washington, D.C. The practice advances racial equity and economic justice in economic development, policy, and planning, helping clients design and carry out more equitable projects, neighborhoods, and cities through research, community engagement, and implementation support.

Analysts are early-career professionals who contribute to projects through qualitative and quantitative policy research and analysis, including literature reviews, interviews, case studies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, spatial analysis, and analysis of public and private data. They may support transitions for newly elected city and county leaders, conduct policy and municipal budget research, facilitate stakeholder engagement, map political landscapes and decision-makers, and develop budget recommendations. Analysts also draft accessible client-facing reports, memos, and presentations; create PowerPoint presentations; and produce marketing materials and proposals.

The role calls for sharp thinking, sound judgment, strong policy research and writing skills, curiosity about urban policy and governance, and the ability to work with senior clients and contribute to multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. HR&A’s hybrid policy requires employees to work from an office at least three days per week.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of professional experience in public policy research and analysis, economic development, governance, community engagement, or a related field.
• Strong research, analysis, and policy writing skills, including qualitative and quantitative methods, policy evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas for policymakers, advocates, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to support multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Economics, Political Science, or a related field, or a master’s degree (such as MPA, MBA, or Urban Planning) or related field.
• Commitment to advancing equity and understanding of how policy, governance, and economic systems affect historically marginalized communities.
• Ability to think through complex problems and ask relevant questions.
• Passion for urban policy and governance and curiosity about challenges and opportunities facing cities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in a government, nonprofit, or advocacy setting.
• Demonstrated capacity for active project team participation, leadership, critical thinking, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative public policy research, including literature reviews, interviews, and case studies.
• Conduct quantitative analysis, including economic and fiscal impact analysis, spatial analysis, and analysis of public and private data.
• Support transitions for newly elected city and county leaders by researching policy and municipal budgets, supporting stakeholder engagement, and producing public-facing deliverables.
• Conduct power mapping and political landscape analysis to identify decision-makers, interest groups, and influencers.
• Analyze municipal budgets and develop recommendations to align budgets with client values.
• Design and facilitate community and stakeholder engagement events; design and analyze surveys; and conduct focus groups.
• Prepare first drafts of concise, accessible policy reports, memos, and presentations.
• Create visually compelling PowerPoint presentations.
• Produce firm marketing materials and proposals.
• Contribute to multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Discretionary year-end bonus opportunity.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with annual firm contributions to a long-term wealth-building account.
• The firm may make contributions to other retirement accounts.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including coverage of 90–95% of healthcare premiums.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

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