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About the Role
We are seeking a self-driven, highly competent US-based Associate (location flexible). This individual will be responsible for:
Project Management
- Developing project strategies with project managers and directors.
- Designing and confirming project plans, workstreams, and deadlines
- Supporting the execution of project plans and ensuring deliverables are completed on time and with the highest quality.
- Taking on project tasks that may include writing, editing, and building presentations.
- Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project timelines, and budgets
- Providing administrative support as needed - billing, subcontractor/vendor management, invoicing, etc.
- Facilitating and documenting internal and client meetings, and converting to action steps.
- Handling and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
Research & Analysis
- Defining, conducting, and packaging research for public and private sector clients.
- Researching policy, markets and market trends, demographics, and performing data collection, review, and cleaning.
- Analyzing policy and various business/market information, and documenting potential implications and considerations.
Drafting & Reporting
- Developing reports, memos, presentations, proposals that are client-ready for review by senior team members and partners
- Summarizing and packaging analyses for internal and external consumption.
Presentation & Communication
- Communicating project needs and updates with internal team members and clients.
- Delivering Client presentations and facilitating meetings
- Supporting firm marketing and social media efforts
Location
Work from home with option for co-working arrangements, depending on geography.
Salary
Compensation will be between $65,000 and $85,000 per year depending on experience and location.
Senior Associate Position
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate is highly organized, has excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills, thrives in a flexible work environment, and is passionate about urban policy, innovation, or sustainable business models. You are passionate about making positive change through innovation. You are able to work independently and as part of a team, collaborative and empathetic to needs of staff, clients, and the communities they are in. You are curious and excited to learn and try new ways of reaching results. You are driven to achieve benefits for our clients and those they serve. You are committed to enhancing equity and climate resilience in all of our work Much of our work is focused on mobility, sustainable infrastructure, climate change mitigation, connectivity, and digital equity, and we welcome candidates with expertise in these areas. The candidate ideally has 6-8 years of experience.
Personal Skills
- Highly organized with ability to coordinate with multiple high-level stakeholders.
- Experience managing teams and coordinating complex projects.
- Experience in consulting, advisory services and/or business management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Investigative ability and intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to learn and embrace new technologies.
- Comfort with risk and frequent change.
- Highly analytical and independent.
- Ability to work on tight deadlines.
- Curiosity and passion.
- Commitment to “people first” work, enhancing equity, and improving environmental outcomes using creative business, policy, design, financial, and partnership levers.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience.
- 3+ years of management experience.
- Consulting or equivalent industry experience.
- History of complex project or program management.
- Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred.
About the Role
We are seeking a self-driven, experienced, highly competent US-based Senior Associate (location flexible). This individual will be responsible for:
- Managing project teams, budgets, and deliverables.
- Developing project work plans and client strategies.
- Serving as the key point of contact for various client engagements.
- Conducting market research and synthesizing actionable insights that drive strategic priorities for clients.
- Reviewing and analyzing policy/regulatory documents and developing actionable insights for clients.
- Preparing client-ready deliverables such as slide decks, graphic analysis, and written reports and memos.
- Supporting business development efforts, including leading RFP responses.
- Designing project plans and ensuring deliverables are completed on time and with the highest quality.
- Leading/facilitating meetings and providing internal and external stakeholders with documentation and support.
- Contributing to internal firm operations.
Location
Work from home with option for co-working arrangements.
Salary
Compensation will be between $90,000 and $110,000 per year depending on experience.