Senior Advisor - Jobs & Economy Team (Program Analyst Manager 3)
About The Position
The Mayor's Office and its economic development team, Jobs & Economy (JET), are seeking talented individuals to serve as Senior Advisor for Jobs & Economy. The Senior Advisor will be tasked with leadership in the execution of the City of Detroit's economic development programs, public-private partnerships, and priority development projects to expand economic growth and create opportunities for Detroiters. Positioned as a lead on major commercial, mixed-use, and industrial development projects, business attraction, commercial corridor redevelopment, and small business programming, the Senior Advisor will work closely with executive senior leadership and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders. Under the Mayor's leadership, a JET Senior Advisor is positioned to help shape the course of history in Detroit by leading economic development projects and programs that alter the skyline and opportunity landscape of Detroit.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, information technology, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years professional experience in systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development, or other financial data.
- At least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity leading teams or providing instructions to subordinate staff.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.
Responsibilities
- Lead concept development, planning, structuring, project set-up and management activities, engagement, public approvals, and implementation for priority development projects and public-private partnerships
- Convene and lead interdepartmental and cross-agency teams to advance project outcomes and support specific program deliverables Structure and negotiate real estate and development agreements for the acquisition, exchange, and sale of property for redevelopment
- Identify and champion solutions to complex development obstacles and process coordination
- Build strong working relationships with staff and members of City Council, boards, and commissions to champion policies and approvals that promote economic growth and employment opportunities for Detroiters
- Lead engagement with external and public approvals stakeholders to secure project and program results by negotiating consensus, facilitating and managing feedback, and addressing concerns Serve as liaison to private development and employer partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
