Senior Economic Development Manager

Salt Lake County; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County in Draper, UT is hiring a Senior Economic Development Manager to lead programs that attract, retain, and grow businesses. This on-site role coordinates with county departments, developers, and community groups, conducts market analyses, prepares reports, and recommends policies to strengthen the local economy.

Candidates should have strong economic development experience, analytic ability, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree requirements with relevant government or urban planning focus.
• Experience in economic development or local government highly valued.
• Strong quantitative, analytic and grant-writing abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders and elected officials.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement economic development initiatives to attract and retain businesses.
• Analyze markets and prepare reports and policy recommendations.
• Coordinate with county departments, developers and community groups.
• Monitor program performance and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Economic development expertise

Public administration knowledge

Urban planning & community development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical, project management & strat

Excellent written & verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Public Administration/Urban Planning/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Company Description Salt Lake County is a governmental entity and political subdivision of the State of Utah, dedicated to serving residents with honest, open, efficient, and ethical government. The County focuses on being fiscally responsible while remaining accessible and responsive to community needs. Its mission is advanced by addressing residents’ concerns, supporting economic development, and providing strong human services. Salt Lake County also prioritizes environmental stewardship and safe, thriving communities, offering public service–oriented professionals a chance to make a meaningful local impact.

Role Description The Senior Economic Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Draper, UT, responsible for leading and implementing economic development initiatives that support business growth and community prosperity within Salt Lake County. This role oversees the planning and execution of programs to attract, retain, and expand businesses, including relationship‑building with local employers, developers, and community organizations. The position involves conducting market and economic analyses, preparing reports and presentations, and recommending policies to strengthen the local economy. The Senior Economic Development Manager collaborates closely with other County departments, local government partners, and regional stakeholders to align economic development strategies with broader community goals. Day‑to‑day tasks include managing projects, coordinating public meetings or outreach, monitoring program performance, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and County policies.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Economic Development, including business attraction, retention, expansion, and regional economic analysis.
• Knowledge of Public Administration and Local Government operations, including policy development, budgeting, and intergovernmental coordination.
• Background in Urban Planning and Community Development, with experience in land use, infrastructure planning, and revitalization initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse community stakeholders, including business leaders, residents, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and strategic planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, grant applications, and public presentations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in economic development or related local government roles, preferably in a metropolitan or county setting.

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