Catalytic Projects Associate (Management Analyst II)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Eh05), VA

About The Position

The Catalytic Projects Associate works in the Catalytic Real Estate Division, providing project management and analytical support for innovative public-private partnership real estate projects. The position also contributes to work involving project and program management, commercial corridor vitality programming, place-based community partnerships, property and lease management support, and grant and tax incentive programs. Work is performed at the direction of the Catalytic Real Estate Division Manager. The role supports strategic economic development initiatives in coordination with county agencies and external stakeholders. It involves researching and analyzing projects, preparing reports and presentations, reviewing development proposals and financial models, helping administer economic development incentives, and supporting procurement and management of private tenants for county-owned properties. The position also prepares annual reports on programs under its management. Work is generally sedentary, with occasional site visits to county-owned or managed properties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field related to the assigned functional area, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Two years of professional work experience within the functional area, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Knowledge of the mission, goals, and objectives of the assigned organizational unit, program, or activities.
Knowledge of business operations, including personnel, budgeting and financial management, and contract administration and management.
Knowledge of management, organization, operations, and programmatic service principles and practices.
Ability to identify and describe possible solutions to business problems.
Ability to apply research methods to design studies and assessments and statistical analysis techniques to identify data patterns and trends.
Ability to use word processing and presentation software and spreadsheet and statistical analysis software to store, manipulate, analyze, and present data.
Ability to train, lead, and/or supervise paraprofessional staff.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and operate keyboard-driven equipment.
Must complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of experience in commercial real estate, economic development, grant administration, place-based community development, and/or a consulting or research environment with strong analytical skills.
Experience conducting professional-level research and analysis and developing recommendations regarding public sector funding programs.
Experience working with community organizations, business associations, or government agencies to advance economic development or commercial revitalization goals.
Familiarity with real estate land use processes and stakeholders in Virginia.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write detailed, accurate memoranda, reports, presentations, and other documents.
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and presentation/publication software skills.
Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and track strategic economic development projects and programs, including real estate development, commercial corridor vitality initiatives, and place-based community partnerships, in coordination with county agencies and external stakeholders.
Research, analyze, write, design, and coordinate reports and presentations, and participate in the evaluation of proposals.
Support financial modeling of development projects, including pro forma review, economic impact assessment, cost-benefit analyses, and assessment of impacts on county revenues.
Assist with the development and administration of economic development incentive programs, including the Economic Opportunity Reserve, grant awards, and Commonwealth of Virginia incentive programs.
Support procurement and management of private tenants for county-owned properties; assist with preparing Requests for Proposals and support negotiation and monitoring of ground leases and other transactional documents.
Develop and deliver annual reports on programs under management.
Monitor and report on departmental business processes, activities, outcomes, and indicators using quantitative and qualitative data.
Conduct or assist with special studies and research, including designing surveys, gathering information, developing data analysis tools, statistical analysis, and literature reviews.
Serve as a point person and liaison within the department and with central county departments for designated programs and functional areas.
Prepare reports and presentations of analysis and findings.