Planner/Data Analyst

Perkins Eastman•San Francisco, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice seeking a Planner/Data Analyst for its SFO office. This role will contribute to a variety of public and private sector projects, including strategic planning for jurisdictions, regions, agencies, school districts, and public institutions. The work encompasses facility planning, corridor and master planning, public and stakeholder engagement, and policy/area plan development. The position involves analysis, mapping, diagramming, and data visualization, working closely with Project Team Leads for information management and decision support. The ideal candidate will be proficient in urban planning concepts, evaluation tools and methodologies, spatial analysis, and the relevant regulatory environment, and comfortable managing complex datasets to provide actionable insights.

Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, 3 years of professional experience in urban planning and/or architecture fields
Understanding core principles of performance management and equity analysis
Experience conducting GIS analysis, web development, and database management.
Experience with Python or other programming languages for data analysis and GIS workflows is a plus.
Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI and Tableau.
Proven ability to process and analyze large data sets for planning and decision-making purposes.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Experience in web-based application development and UX/UI design for web and mobile platforms preferred.
Knowledge of spatial data standards and best practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Work on multiple planning and strategy projects for a variety of public clients, ensuring efficient project execution and integration with Perkins Eastman’s cross disciplinary teams.
Conduct data analysis and data visualization efforts across concurrent projects, utilizing platforms such as R, Power BI, and Tableau.
Conduct planning level spatial and demographic analysis and apply data processing using tools such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Near Map, QGIS, and Mapbox.
Create as needed web-based tools to support decision making, ensuring functionality and user-friendly interfaces, including dashboards, information graphics and storytelling.
Develop and share Consultant findings with clients and stakeholders in workshops, and off-hour public events.
Assist team members in the creation of related deliverables, summaries, memos, reports, visuals and as needed forms of communication.
Collaborate effectively with project team members to ensure alignment and smooth workflow.