Econsult Solutions Inc. provides businesses and public policy makers with advice in real estate, transportation, economic development and public policy. We help clients evaluate economic and fiscal outcomes of programs and developments, offer city and regional planning insight and advice, provide GIS analytic services, yield financial projections and advise investors and governments on projects, developments and policy outcomes and have the economic skills and expertise to process, analyze and manage large and complex datasets.

We also offer internship opportunities. Our firm is committed to promoting and supporting education and advancement within the field of economics. Joining us as an intern offers the chance to learn hands-on in a real world setting.

To apply email a cover letter and resume, with the job title you are seeking in the subject line to: employment@econsultsolutions.com

Job Description

Our firm is seeking an Associate Director who will support the efforts of the firm in the following ways:

• Serve as Lead Director for one or more assigned Practice Areas (but be available to assist in or do project management for all Practice Areas), which entails:
  • Help track project opportunities, revenue levels, and staff allocation
  • Develop subject matter expertise
  • Cultivate relevant industry networks
  • Participate in business development and proposal writing
  • Participate in relevant efforts around knowledge management, research methodologies, data, and IT tools
• Manage a portfolio of projects, responsibilities for each including:
  • Serve as primary point of contact for clients (or co-lead with Principal or Director)
  • Help set the intellectual direction of the engagement (solo or with Principal/Director support)
  • Direct team to complete tasks and fulfill client needs (or co-direct with Principal or Director)
  • Manage budget and timeline (solo or with Principal/Director support)
• Collectively manage (with other Directors and Associate Directors) all Senior Analysts, Analysts, and Research Assistants, including:
  • Directly supervise one or more staff members, meeting with them regularly to provide support and guidance
  • Track and align staff allocations across projects
  • Participate in staff recruitment, hiring, and onboarding

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and some experience in managing people, projects, and processes
• Strong writing skills, especially as it relates to conveying complex quantitative analyses and policy concepts in simple terms
• Strong communication skills in a variety of channels to a wide range of audiences
• Strong client management skills
• Competence in spreadsheet modeling, cost/benefit analysis, and regression analysis
• Basic working knowledge of R, STATA and/or SAS
• Competence in working with large datasets
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Competence in Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcView GIS, SAS) and in spatial analysis techniques (helpful)
• Ability to thrive in collaborative, project-oriented setting with small groups of professionals
• Bachelor or Master’s level degree and/or current enrollment in doctoral program in any of the following majors: Economics, Government/Public Policy Social Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics
• Some technical and policy research experience

Job Type/Compensation

• Full-time position with paid time off (PTO)
• Associate Directors historically earn in the $80,000s to $90,000s in annual base pay, plus are eligible for an end-of-year performance bonus that has typically been anywhere from 3-15% of base pay.
• Generous benefits package, including health insurance, profit-sharing, and 401(k)

Benefits of Employment

• A team-oriented work culture
• Opportunity for advancement within the firm
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to the important economic issues faced by the Greater Philadelphia area
• Strong organizational connection to the Greater Philadelphia business community, Pennsylvania local governments, and the local universities and colleges

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to employment@econsultsolutions.com