Economic Development Analyst
About The Position
MRB Group, Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, D.P.C. is a growing firm with offices in Upstate New York, Central Texas, and South Carolina. We provide a comprehensive range of professional services to clients and communities of all sizes in the public and private sector. At MRB Group, you will have the opportunity to advance your career and be part of a growing practice where individual and team success is rewarded with opportunities for additional autonomy and development. We are collaborative, open to innovation, and committed to continuous professional development of our team members. We want smart and motivated people who like to learn and want to grow with us as we expand our service lines and geographies. We are currently seeking an Economic Development Analyst to support our team of economic development professionals. The candidate will primarily serve as a research analyst for a variety of projects, including real estate and industry market analysis, feasibility studies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and economic and development strategies. Other responsibilities will include grant writing and supporting the management of client-administered programs.
Requirements
- Experience and high level of competence and comfort in data analysis and economic research.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Time-management and organizational skills.
- Interest in community development.
- Master’s level degree in urban planning, public policy, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, or related field.
- Must Have U.S. Work Authorization of Unlimited Duration (not OPT)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in financial analysis and economic impact analysis.
- Confident public speaker and facilitator.
- 3+ years of work experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze data related to demographics, economics, industries, real estate, housing and finance.
- Synthesize data with qualitative research (interviews, surveys, focus groups, client comments) to arrive at findings.
- Write up summaries that are meaningful and digestible to a non-technical audience.
- Prepare presentations of those summaries with appealing visuals.
- Conduct financial analysis, including economic and fiscal impact analysis, pro forma projections, etc.
- Work on multiple projects and tasks at a given time, self-managing workload with support from supervisor as needed.
- Grant writing and supporting the management of client-administered programs.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Medical insurance with employer-paid contributions
- 100% premium coverage for High-Deductible Health Plan
- Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 75% premium coverage for Hybrid Health Plan
- Prescription and vision coverage
- Individual and family options
- Coverage begins on your first day of employment
- Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Optional additional life insurance coverage
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 20% employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- One floating holiday per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for dependent care and healthcare expenses
- Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Stock Ownership Opportunities for eligible employees
- Licensure Support
- Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentorship Program
- Flex Time and Remote Work Options
- Team Building and Company Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
