Director of Economic Development Strategy

Confidential; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a Director of Economic Development Services to provide strategic leadership, partnering with municipal clients to advance economic vitality and community investment. This role oversees engagements, drives growth, develops new services, and leads a team of economic development professionals.

The position emphasizes client relationship management, business development, and thought leadership, with a focus on leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in economic development or related field.
• Minimum 5 years leading teams, budgets, and client engagements.
• Proven success in business development and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Economic Development Services and partner with municipal leaders.
• Manage client relationships as primary advisor for public agency clients.
• Lead business development initiatives and growth through proposals, presentations, and networking.
• Represent as a thought leader at industry conferences and publish content using data analytics and AI tools.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Public sector consulting

Team leadership

Data analytics

Tools

AI tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Confidential seeks a Director of Economic Development Services to provide strategic leadership, partnering with municipal clients to advance economic vitality and community investment. This role oversees engagements, drives growth, develops new services, and leads a team of economic development professionals.

The position emphasizes client relationship management, business development, and thought leadership, with a focus on leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes and