Strategic Economic Development Analyst

Careers In Government, Inc.

San Marcos (TX)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Retirement benefits (TMRS)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The City of San Marcos is seeking an Economic Development Analyst to strengthen its economic development efforts through incentive administration, fiscal analysis, and economic intelligence. You will build GIS and data-driven insights, support business recruitment and retention, and ensure compliant reporting while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

The role emphasizes dashboards, data visualization, and AI-enhanced analytics to produce actionable insights for leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree economics, finance, public administration, urban planning, GIS, business, statistics, data analytics, or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience in economic development, economic analysis, public finance, incentives administration, planning, GIS, or data analytics.
Texas Class "C" Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Support the administration and evaluation of economic development incentives by analyzing proposed projects, contributing to agreement development, and ensuring accurate, timely compliance monitoring and reporting that meet organizational and partner expectations.
Deliver economic, fiscal, and financial analysis that informs business recruitment, expansion, and retention initiatives, including developing impact models, interpreting economic trends, and preparing clear analytical insights to support strategic planning and project assessment.
Develop and maintain GIS maps, data, and research resources critical to economic development operations, including the creation of spatial analysis products, dashboards, and research outputs that strengthen responses to business inquiries, RFIs, and organizational initiatives.
Produce reliable economic intelligence by managing datasets, conducting industry and workforce research, performing benchmarking, and generating customized data products that support recruitment, retention, and regional competitiveness.
Strengthen cross-departmental and external collaboration by coordinating with internal teams, business representatives, taxing entities, and consultants to gather required project information, support reporting obligations, and provide materials for leadership, boards, and community partners.
Maintain organizational data systems and research repositories to ensure economic information, compliance documentation, and analytical tools are accurate, accessible, and aligned with ongoing economic development priorities.