Economic Development Research & Grants Analyst (Remote)

Witt/Kieffer; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

HSA contributions

Hybrid work model

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Dental and vision insurance

Stock ownership opportunities

Licensure support

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Flex time and remote work options

Team building

Job summary

MRB Group, Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, D.P.C. seeks an Economic Development Analyst to support a range of projects including real estate and market analysis, feasibility studies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and development strategies. You will assist with grant writing and client-administered programs.

The position can be based out of Rochester, NY or Charleston, SC, with a preference for in-office work. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and economic research.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• Interest in community development.

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.
• Opportunity to grow over time into a project manager.

Skills

Data analysis

Economic research

Writing and communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in urban planning/public policy/public administration/geography/economics/real estate

Job description

MRB Group, Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, D.P.C. seeks an Economic Development Analyst to support a range of projects including real estate and market analysis, feasibility studies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and development strategies. You will assist with grant writing and client-administered programs.

The position can be based out of Rochester, NY or Charleston, SC, with a preference for in-office work. U.S. work authorization is required.