Community Analyst

HDR•Phoenix, AZ

20d

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. HDR is seeking a Community Analyst with specialized experience using Esri’s ArcGIS Business Analyst (Web and Pro) and a creative ability to transform complex demographic, socioeconomic, and market data into clear, compelling insights. This role blends analytical rigor, data storytelling, geospatial thinking, visual storytelling, and a curiosity to understand the intersection of infrastructure, environment and community; helping our teams and clients make more informed decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including planners, communication specialists, engineers, economists, and GIS professionals. A strong ability to communicate findings effectively with both technical and nontechnical partners, often across remote or distributed teams, is essential. We are looking for someone who is curious, self-driven, and eager to advance HDR’s Community Analytics practice through innovation, quality, and meaningful application of Esri’s technology with a focus on Business Analyst.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or closely related field
A minimum of 3 years of practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in relevant field may offset the required years of experience
Proficient in use of ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS extensions e.g., 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst
Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 Apps
Working knowledge of interoperability tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
Esri Certification
Experience with ETL tools (FME) and other advanced analyst tools e.g., Arcade, ArcGIS Notebooks
Experience with spatial statistics and big data, including the use of platforms such as Tableau and R is a plus
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is a plus
Experience in Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC), planning, real estate, retail, nonprofit, advertising/marketing analytics or related fields.

Responsibilities

Lead community analytics tasks across various AEC markets
Independently design and conduct advanced analyses, including demographic modeling, prioritization frameworks, index development, market assessments, trade area delineation, and community profile development
Translate complex datasets into clear maps, visualizations, dashboards, and narrative summaries that support project strategy, engagement, and decision-making
Work closely with task managers and clients to define analytical needs and appropriately apply community and project data throughout a project lifecycle
Support pursuit and marketing efforts by developing insights, graphics, and materials for proposals and presentations
Develop repeatable workflows, templates, models, and tools that strengthen HDR’s Community Analytics practice and improve project efficiency
Collaborate with internal clients to integrate community analytics with broader mapping, engagement, and storytelling strategies
Ensure high standards of data accuracy, documentation, and quality assurance across all community analytics deliverables
Contribute to the expansion of Community Analytics services in emerging markets, supporting internal training, knowledge sharing, and best‑practice development
Perform other duties as needed