Sr Economic Development Specialist

PEPCO•Washington, DC

3d•$88,000 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION To support company efforts to attract and retain customers for the purpose of increasing electric or gas services, the successful candidate(s) will manage site selection research, coordinate with internal large load subject matter experts, and lead interactions with interested customers. Position will perform business incentive management activities as well as lead and coordinate external economic development outreach programming. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other relevant discipline AND 4-7 years relevant business experience (e.g., economic/business development, marketing or customer management), OR in lieu of bachelor's degree, 6-9 years relevant business experience
Experience leveraging information resources to attract commercial and industrial customers to the area
Experience in the analysis of changes in socio-economic and business trends and in developing strategies to respond
Experience working with other organizations conducting research in Greater Philadelphia
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer skills
Contacts with site location consultants, commercial brokers and economic development research organizations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other relevant discipline
Experience with sales and customer service
Contacts with site location consultants, commercial brokers, and economic development research organizations.
Experience working with outside organizations conducting research in the Delmarva Power and Pepco regions.
Broad knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

As lead for attracting new large load investments, position will manage the schedule of interactions with customers; coordinate deliverables and information gathering among internal subject matter experts; establish customer expectations; and ensure progress in meeting project goals.
Conduct detailed real estate site searches and assist in compiling proposals for early stage leads while competing against other regions to attract or retain businesses to the Pepco service area (Washington, DC and Maryland’s Montgomery and Prince George’s counties] or the Delmarva Power service area (Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore).
Interface with regional economic development agencies and corporate real estate research staff to obtain information on current trends and identify new business to attract and/or retain.
Assess business applicants for incentives program eligibility and ensure approved awardees comply with program rules.
Attend industry and association meetings and conferences to obtain data and trend information for use in strategic analysis.
Assess national and regional changes in socio-economic and business trends affecting business and industry attraction and retention. Maintain demographic, socio-economic, and land databases and maintain and refresh data and information on the Department’s website.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $88,000.00/Yr. – $121,000.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more