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Analyst and Senior Analyst, HR&A Advisors - Raleigh, NC

Analyst and Senior Analyst

HR&A Advisors
Professional Area: 
Economic Planning and Development
Housing
Real Estate Development
Urban Design
Experience: 
1-3 years
Phone: 
212 977 5597
Location: 
RaleighNC



POSITION DESCRIPTION | We are seeking Analyst or Senior Analyst candidates for a January, 2016 start to join a small project execution team that will be based in Raleigh, NC. Our team will support HR&A’s New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and Dallas offices in serving clients throughout North America, with a focus on serving the Southeastern US market.
Analyst: Analysts are the foundation of HR&A’s team-oriented, collaborative structure. Tasks may include real estate market analysis; case study research; strategic planning; preparation of real estate pro formas for a range of uses and public-private structures; economic and financial analysis; and public policy analysis. Analysts also help prepare marketing materials, proposals, and client deliverables in the form of written reports, memos, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel models.
Senior Analyst: Day-to-day tasks will require completing complex real estate and economic assignments including pro forma analysis for a range of uses, market feasibility research, fiscal and economic impact studies, public-private partnership strategies, and public policy design. The Senior Analyst will review and present client deliverables, including memos, reports and PowerPoint presentations; and will support the firm’s business development efforts. Senior Analysts must also ensure that the tools and methodologies utilized in the performance of our work are effective and successful, and assist in planning work efforts and monitoring project budgets.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | Successful candidates for both positions will possess strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis. They will have a passion for urban development and policy, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities. They must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Furthermore, candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction. The most successful candidates will show a capacity for leadership, the ability to think critically and creatively, and potential for professional growth. Specific requirements follow:
Analyst: Candidates should have a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus on economics, urban planning, business, public policy, real estate, or other closely related field, and one to two years of relevant fulltime experience.
Senior Analyst: Candidates should have a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus on economics, urban planning, business, public policy, real estate, or other closely related field, and two to four years of relevant
full-time experience in a consulting or other analytic environment related to real estate and/or economic development. Preference will be given to candidates whose experience includes project management for consulting engagements in a relevant field.
SALARY | Competitive, based on qualifications and experience. HR&A provides a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of health benefits, retirement plan, and paid holidays.
SUBMISSION | Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) on HR&A’s website athttp://www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/. For more information, please contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.
Please do not call regarding this position.