Regional Forecasting Lead — REMI & Economic Impact

Northeast Arc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to lead REMI modeling, develop regional socioeconomic forecasts, and conduct economic impact analyses to support planning decisions. The role requires translating complex trends into actionable insights for staff, member governments, and stakeholders.

Based in Atlanta, this position collaborates across ARC’s Office of Research and Innovation to ensure rigor, transparency, and relevance of forecasts guiding regional priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, data science, urban/regional planning, public policy, or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in economic modeling, forecasting, planning, data analysis, or applied quantitative research.
• Master’s degree or doctoral degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, enhance, and run the REMI modeling application to develop regional forecasts.
• Compile and integrate data from Census, BEA, BLS, and other sources for modeling.
• Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and data sources for transparency.
• Develop economic impact analyses to evaluate policy and investment effects.
• Translate complex results into reports, visualizations, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with planning, transportation, and other departments to align forecasts with needs.
• Stay current with advances in economic modeling and data-analysis tools.

Skills

Regional economics

Urban economics

Econometrics

Data visualization

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Statistics/Data Science/Urban-Regional Planning/Public Policy or related field

Tools

REMI modeling

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to lead REMI modeling, develop regional socioeconomic forecasts, and conduct economic impact analyses to support planning decisions. The role requires translating complex trends into actionable insights for staff, member governments, and stakeholders.

Based in Atlanta, this position collaborates across ARC’s Office of Research and Innovation to ensure rigor, transparency, and relevance of forecasts guiding regional priorities.