Economic Development Consultant/Senor Economic Analyst

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Economic Development

MRB Group, Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, D.P.C. (www.mrbgroup.com) is a growing firm of over 170 staff. With offices in Upstate NY, Central TX, and South Carolina, MRB Group provides 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. We are collaborative, open to innovation, and committed to continuous professional development of our team members. We want smart and motivated people who like to learn and want to grow with us as we expand our service lines and geographies.

We are currently seeking an Economic Development Consultant/Senior Economic Analyst to lead economic development projects and to support our growing team of economic development professionals. The candidate will primarily serve as a project manager and senior analyst for a variety of projects, including strategic plans, real estate and industry market analysis, feasibility studies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and economic development-adjacent strategies (ex. housing, tourism, land development.)

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects and tasks at a given time, self-managing workload with support from peers and supervisor as needed.
• Oversee junior staff, including mentoring.
• Interface with clients regularly as the 'face' of MRB Group, including giving public presentations.
• Analyze and interpret complex 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, with solid strategic thinking.
• Prepare and give presentations of those summaries with appealing visuals.
• Conduct financial analysis, including economic and fiscal impact analysis, pro forma projections, etc.

Skills Required:

Excellence in all aspects of project management.

Ability to learn quickly “on the go” and adapt to our client’s needs.

Comfort and experience in public speaking.

High level of competence in data analysis and economic research.

Excellent writing and communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Time-management and organizational skills.

Interest in community development.

7 years of professional work experience.

Educational Requirement:

Master’s level degree in urban planning, public policy, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, business or related field.

Additional Skills Preferred, Not Required:

Experience in financial analysis and economic impact analysis.

Experience working in a consulting role.

***Texas Office Preferred, other arrangements considered for New York, South Carolina and a hybrid approach***

Full-Time

Economic Development Consultant/Senor Economic Analyst

Columbia

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 over 175 employees across 11 offices located in New York, South Carolina and Texas.