Business Analyst

City of Modesto•Modesto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community & Economic Development Department is hiring two Business Analysts to support City initiatives by transforming data into actionable intelligence, optimizing processes, and presenting accurate insights to stakeholders and City leadership. The positions support the City’s economic vitality through analytical work, strategic program management, and community-focused service. One position will serve as the primary administrator of the City’s commercial cannabis program, managing application, licensing, renewal, and compliance processes; analyzing program data; preparing reports; serving as a contact for cannabis businesses, applicants, and community stakeholders; and presenting regulatory information to leadership and oversight bodies. The other position will support business development and community partnerships through Modesto’s Business Concierge Team. The work includes helping business owners navigate permitting and City services, analyzing market and community data, supporting small-business incentives and funding programs, coordinating with business organizations, and preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations. The broader role may also involve business recruitment and retention, economic and real estate analysis, preparation and processing of development and financial documents, support for City budgets and economic development programs, research, reporting, and relationship-building with businesses, community partners, City employees, and the public. Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment. Remote work is not available for this role; the position is in person on a full-time basis. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations, and occasional overtime, weekend work, and rare travel may be required.

Requirements

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in business and community development, redevelopment project management, or real estate finance and development.
Training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in public administration, business administration, economics, engineering, or a related field.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to transform data into actionable insights.
Ability to take initiative and independently manage complex assignments.
Confidence presenting information to City officials, stakeholders, and community partners.
Strong communication, customer service, and professional judgment.
Ability to collaborate across departments and with external organizations.
Knowledge of community development, redevelopment, real estate, marketing, sales, advertising, public relations, financing techniques, basic statistical methods, property values, and economic trends.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Ability to gather and analyze complex data, including economic studies, financial statements, marketing studies, plans, specifications, and bid documents, and prepare comprehensive written and oral reports.
Ability to build community relationships that foster business retention, recruitment, startup, leisure activity, and retail, office, and industrial development.
Ability to design and implement economic development programs to recruit, retain, and expand local businesses.
Ability to identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs; market and promote the City to prospective businesses and industries.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to operate office equipment, computers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to meet the stated physical and mental requirements, including frequent keyboard use, prolonged sitting, decision-making, concentration, and public or coworker contact.

Responsibilities

Manage application, licensing, and renewal processes for the commercial cannabis program.
Monitor and track compliance with municipal code requirements.
Analyze program data and prepare reports for City officials and policymakers.
Serve as a primary contact for cannabis businesses, applicants, and community stakeholders; communicate regulatory requirements professionally.
Present program information and analysis to leadership and oversight bodies.
Assist business owners with permitting and connect them to City services and resources.
Analyze market, demographic, and business-climate data to inform economic development strategies; manage and interpret data.
Support small-business incentives, funding programs, and loan initiatives.
Coordinate with the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce, and other business organizations.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations communicating economic trends and program results.
Recruit business prospects and assist with business setup and permitting City-wide.
Work with existing businesses City-wide to protect and expand local economic investments.
Develop and manage databases for business retention and recruitment efforts.
Analyze real estate transactions, create and analyze pro formas and other financial documents, and analyze business loan and grant requests.
Negotiate, prepare, and supervise processing of documents such as disposition and development agreements, owner participation agreements, contracts, resolutions, and requests for proposals or qualifications.
Participate in development and implementation of the City’s budget and division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
Create or implement programs to broaden local tax bases, attract capital, increase business activity, create jobs, and diversify the economy.
Research redevelopment and economic development problems and solutions and prepare comprehensive reports.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, City employees, community-based organizations, business and community partners, and the public.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established programs and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.