Senior Analyst, Housing Policy & Urban Growth (Hybrid)

HR&A Advisors; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

ESOP

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HR&A Advisors in Washington, DC, New York, or the Bay Area seeks a Senior Analyst for its Housing Practice. The role focuses on market research, housing policy analysis, and affordable housing strategies to support city-building efforts.

The candidate will apply quantitative and qualitative methods, contribute to client-ready analyses, and collaborate across teams in a hybrid work setting. Master’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience are preferred, with strong proficiency in PowerPoint,

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in urban planning or development, housing policy, public administration, real estate finance, economic consulting, or a related field.
• Knowledge of California housing laws, regulations, and policies preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments at once.

Responsibilities

• Execute rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Develop the first draft of insights and deliverables.
• Help project managers lead the analytical team and prepare for client meetings.
• Review fellow analysts’ work and ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Housing economics

Policy analysis

Residential analysis

Development modeling

Data analytics

Case studies

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s in Real Estate Development / MBA / related

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

HR&A Advisors in Washington, DC, New York, or the Bay Area seeks a Senior Analyst for its Housing Practice. The role focuses on market research, housing policy analysis, and affordable housing strategies to support city-building efforts.

The candidate will apply quantitative and qualitative methods, contribute to client-ready analyses, and collaborate across teams in a hybrid work setting. Master’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience are preferred, with strong proficiency in PowerPoint,