Public Finance & Economics Analyst
About The Position
BERK Consulting is looking for an early-career Associate Analyst with 2-4 years of relevant work experience in financial and/or economic analysis to contribute to impactful public policy and management projects that serve Washington communities. Our Finance & Economics team serves public sector clients across Washington State to help plan, manage, and sustain their communities through strong public services, equitable tax policies, and thoughtful capital facility planning. We also help our clients understand underlying economic conditions and their strategic challenges and opportunities, translating demographic and market conditions into succinct policy options and scenarios. ROLE OVERVIEW. In this role, you will support client-facing work, including written reports, PowerPoint presentations, Excel models, and analyzing data and turning findings into clear insights. You will contribute to proposal development proposal for new projects by conducting research, drafting content, and helping shape scopes and timelines.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in finance, economics, public policy, or a related field
- Experience with Excel-based financial, economic, and/or public policy analysis
- Experience organizing and managing quantitative data and analysis in a team setting
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to understand and communicate complex technical information and concepts
- Clear analytic, writing, and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public finance or financial modeling
- Experience with performance measurement, survey design, or data analysis
- Interest or experience in policy areas such as transportation, housing, parks and recreation, human services, or economic development
- Prior consulting experience
- Degree in public policy, economics, finance, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Economic impact analysis
- Tax burden analysis
- Cost of service studies
- Market and demographic analysis
- Funding feasibility analysis
- Case study research
- Public policy analysis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
