Economic Development Analyst

Summary

MRB Group is a growing firm providing a comprehensive range of professional services in engineering, architecture, and surveying. They are seeking an Economic Development Analyst to support economic development professionals through research and analysis of various projects, including real estate and industry market analysis, feasibility studies, and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data related to demographics, economics, industries, real estate, housing and finance
• Synthesize data with qualitative research (interviews, surveys, focus groups, client comments) to arrive at findings
• Write up summaries that are meaningful and digestible to a non-technical audience
• Prepare presentations of those summaries with appealing visuals
• Conduct financial analysis, including economic and fiscal impact analysis, pro forma projections, etc
• Work on multiple projects and tasks at a given time, self-managing workload with support from supervisor as needed
• While not required at the outset, this individual has opportunity to grow over time into a project manager

Skills

• Experience and high level of competence and comfort in data analysis and economic research
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Time-management and organizational skills
• Interest in community development
• Master's level degree in urban planning, public policy, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, or related field
• Must Have U.S. Work Authorization of Unlimited Duration (not OPT)
• Experience in financial analysis and economic impact analysis
• Confident public speaker and facilitator
• 3+ years of work experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Experience and high level of competence and comfort in data analysis and economic research
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Time-management and organizational skills
• Interest in community development
• Master's level degree in urban planning, public policy, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, or related field
• Must Have U.S. Work Authorization of Unlimited Duration (not OPT)

Nice to Haves

• Experience in financial analysis and economic impact analysis
• Confident public speaker and facilitator
• 3+ years of work experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, including generous employer-paid contributions for medical insurance
• 100% premium coverage for our High-Deductible Health Plan, plus employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA), which you may also contribute to with pre-tax dollars.
• 75% premium coverage for our Hybrid Health Plan.
• All plans include prescription and vision coverage and offer both individual and family options.
• Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (Optional additional life insurance coverage is also available)
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Includes a generous 20% employer match to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays - Includes one floating holiday per year, to be used at your discretion.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Available for dependent care and healthcare expenses, offering tax savings.
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Stock Ownership Opportunities - Available for eligible employees.
• Licensure Support
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
• Mentorship Program - Designed to support the growth of junior staff.
• Flex Time and Remote Work Options - We promote work-life balance with flexible scheduling and a hybrid work model that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Team Building and Company Events