Economics Analyst, Planning Analyst, Hybrid position

Credentials:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, urban planning, real estate economics, or related fields (Master’s degree preferred).
• Consulting experience in economic analysis, financial analysis, urban planning, or real estate (2-3 years experience preferred for analysts; 5 or more for project manager).

Technical skills and expertise required:

• Strong skills in all or most of the following:
  • Economic and financial analysis and spreadsheet modeling
  • Socio-economic data acquisition, management and analysis
  • Quantitative methods
  • Planning policy and real estate economics
  • Microsoft Office Suite, including great proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise and experience with local, regional, and national data sources in demographics, economics, and planning.
• Expertise in regional economics, labor economics, land use, transportation and related concerns (can specialize among these fields). Expertise in data and their sources that serve these fields. Example analysis expertise includes pro forma feasibility analyses for real estate projects, Location Quotients, Input/Output Analysis and related techniques.
• Experience using one or more of the following is a plus:
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Tableau, PowerBI or comparable
  • Advanced statistical packages, such as R
  • Adobe Creative Suite

A willingness to learn and assist in all aspects of a small and growing firm is also required. We desire task-oriented, creative individuals, capable of independent and resourceful problem-solving, able to learn quickly and work well in a team environment. We hire ambitious professionals that excel in their field and wish to contribute to a learning culture.

Expected Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000, depending on experience, plus a complete benefits package.

Location: The Economics/Planning Analyst will be based out of one of our offices located in Seattle, WA, Memphis, TN, or Denver, CO. 

Application Instructions:
This job is posted to Indeed.

Candidates may also submit a cover letter and resume, indicating which role you are applying for, outlining your relevant experience and education. These applications will be pooled with Indeed candidates for follow up.

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