Economic Development Professional

Springline Advisory, Inc.; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid/remote

Travel opportunities

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Springline Advisory, Inc. in Kansas is seeking an Economic Development Professional to join our Location Strategies practice.

You will manage multiple client engagements, support strategic planning, and contribute to business recruitment, site selection, and tax incentive analysis for communities across the Midwest. You are a strategic thinker with strong communication, organization, and project management skills, and you will build relationships with public officials, utilities, and private

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business, Economics, Political Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Three to five years of professional experience in economic development, strategic planning, or related areas.
• Experience with tax incentive programs and financing tools.
• Strong written communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support community and regional economic development consulting projects.
• Develop comprehensive economic development strategic plans and implementation strategies.
• Conduct research and analysis related to business recruitment, retention, expansion, and site selection.
• Analyze state and local tax incentive programs, credits, abatements, and financing tools.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and client deliverables with attention to detail.
• Travel to client locations as needed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Project management

Client service

Research skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business, Economics, Political Science, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

GIS

Job description

At Springline Advisory, we’re building a firm where growth and culture go hand in hand. We partner with entrepreneurial accounting and advisory firms across the country to create something bigger together, while staying grounded in the relationships, values, and local cultures that matter most.

Our teams have the opportunity to do meaningful work, collaborate across markets and specialties, and help shape the future of a fast-growing organization. Backed by Trinity Hunt Partners and recognized as one of Accounting Today’s fastest-growing firms, we’re creating a place where ambitious people can build rewarding, long-term careers.

About The Role

As an Economic Development Professional within our Location Strategies practice, you’ll provide consulting services to communities, economic development organizations, municipalities, counties, regional partnerships, and private-sector clients. You’ll manage multiple client engagements while supporting strategic planning, business recruitment and expansion, tax incentive analysis, infrastructure financing strategies, and economic development policy initiatives. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker, exceptional communicator, highly organized project manager, and passionate advocate for community and economic growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support community and regional economic development consulting projects.
• Develop comprehensive economic development strategic plans and implementation strategies.
• Conduct research and analysis related to business recruitment, retention, expansion, and site selection.
• Analyze state and local tax incentive programs, credits, abatements, and financing tools.
• Prepare written reports, presentations, proposals, and client deliverables with exceptional attention to detail.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, strategic planning sessions, workshops, and public presentations.
• Perform economic, demographic, workforce, and market research to support client recommendations.
• Assist clients in evaluating infrastructure, development opportunities, and competitive positioning.
• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local economic development policies and tax legislation.
• Support grant development and economic development funding strategies.
• Build strong relationships with public officials, utility providers, regional organizations, developers, and private industry.
• Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation, conference presentations, and client relationship management.
• Travel to client locations as needed.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business, Economics, Political Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Three to five years of professional experience in economic development, strategic planning, business attraction or retention, site selection, credits and incentives, or community development.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal economic development programs.
• Experience analyzing tax incentive programs and economic development financing tools.
• Exceptional written communication skills with experience preparing reports and professional client deliverables.
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Advanced research and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• CEcD designation or progress toward certification is preferred.
• Experience with Missouri Chapter 100, Chapter 353, Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Community Improvement Districts (CID), Transportation Development Districts (TDD), or similar economic development tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with state incentive programs throughout the Midwest is preferred.
• Experience conducting labor market analysis, target industry analysis, or economic impact modeling is preferred.
• Grant writing, grant administration, GIS, or economic data analysis experience is a plus.
• Strategic thinking, professional judgment, accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to client service.
• Reside or be based in Kansas, Missouri, or Arkansas.

Why Join Us

We’re growing rapidly and constantly evolving, allowing our team members to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We’re committed to supporting your happiness, health, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks, including:

• Flexible Work Environment: This opportunity offers a flexible hybrid/remote arrangement with travel. This flexibility allows you to balance your work and personal life while contributing to an exciting vision and team.
• Dynamic and Innovative Work: An opportunity to work on varied projects that shape communities and influence investment decisions.
• Growth Opportunities: A dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the firm’s growth and success and share in the rewards.
• Collaborative Culture: A team-oriented culture that values innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and growth mindset.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package, including performance-based incentives and growth opportunities.

Springline Advisory is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.