Economic Development Analyst
MRB Group, Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, D.P.C. is a growing firm with offices in Upstate New York, Central Texas, and South Carolina. We provide a comprehensive range of professional services to clients and communities of all sizes in the public and private sector. At MRB Group, you will have the opportunity to advance your career and be part of a growing practice where individual and team success is rewarded with opportunities for additional autonomy and development.
About the role
We are currently seeking an Economic Development Analyst to support our team of economic development professionals. The candidate will primarily serve as a research analyst for a variety of projects, including real estate and industry market analysis, feasibility studies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and economic and development strategies. Other responsibilities will include grant writing and supporting the management of client-administered programs.
While not required at the outset, this individual has opportunity to grow over time into a project manager. This position can be based out of our Rochester, NY or Charleston, SC office. Remote in NY or SC may also be considered, but in office is preferred.
Must have U.S. work authorization of unlimited duration (not OPT).
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.
Requirements
- Master’s level degree in urban planning, public policy, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, or related field.
- 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.
Skills
- Experience in financial analysis and economic impact analysis (preferred, not required).
- Confident public speaker and facilitator (preferred, not required).
- 3+ years of work experience (preferred, not required).
Benefits
At MRB Group, we value our employees and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support not just you, but your family as well.
- Competitive base salary.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage with generous employer-paid contributions:
- 100% premium coverage for our High-Deductible Health Plan, plus employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 75% premium coverage for our Hybrid Health Plan.
- 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 with a generous 20% employer match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays, including one floating holiday per year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for dependent care and healthcare expenses.
- Supplemental accident and critical illness insurance.
- Stock ownership opportunities 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 with a hybrid work model.
- Team building and company events.
Pay
Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications, and skill level.
About the Organization
MRB Group provides engineering, architecture, site evaluations, site development, strategic and master planning, economic development, and grant writing services. Since 1927, we have provided professional services that help strengthen local governments and improve infrastructure. We design award-winning projects, and our focus is always on our clients. We are an energetic and fast-paced, collaborative organization that is growing with multiple offices located in New York, South Carolina, and Texas.