Coordinator, Market Research, Chicago Transit Authority

Coordinator, Market Research - (2200000Q)

Description

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Contributes to overall Planning activities that provide senior management with decision support in service allocation and initiatives to improve rider experience. Develops survey research tools and methods to obtain customer input and synthesizes data to develop recommendations that can guide planning decisions to reflect the customer perspective. Encourages ridership growth by maintaining customer focus in CTA's short- and long-term planning initiatives. Assists other internal departments on market research planning initiatives.

 

Qualifications

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

	% time
1	25%	Conducts diverse types of quantitative research: research designs, coordinates data collection, and interprets results relative to secondary data and transportation research to make actionable recommendations.
2	25%	Coordinates outside consulting services: create scopes of work and evaluation criteria; develops and evaluates proposals; and, oversees consultants and the preparation of deliverables.
3	20%	Conducts qualitative research, including focus groups and executive interviews, synthesizes results, integrates findings into results of other research and develops concise reports.
4	15%	Provides assistance to higher level management and other internal departments on market research initiatives; participates on committees and presents reports as appropriate.
5	15%	Performs related duties as assigned.

 

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

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CHALLENGES

Ability to juggle multiple projects that are very different in nature. Often asked to work within tight timeframes. Working with a variety of clients that require a varying level of assistance. Must work collaboratively across multiple CTA departments to advance Planning Department initiatives.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Market Research, Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline, or in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration or Business Administration with a focus on survey and evaluation methods with two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position. Master's degree in related field preferred. Previous experience with conducting analyses using SPSS or other statistical packages e.g., Python, SQL, R, Excel. Previous experience with online survey platforms and email marketing tools. Previous experience with effective design and delivery of presentations, comfortable with presenting to and working with higher level management. Experience with transit/transportation/travel behavior research preferred. Some college or graduate level education related to transportation and/or urban planning preferred.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards. Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated.  If you are offered employment, proof of  COVID-19 vaccination will be required as a condition of employment and as part of the hiring process. Visit www.transitchicago.com/careers for full notice. Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to develop a conceptual understanding of transit planning fundamentals General knowledge of industry resources for innovative market research and survey design techniques Strong analytic and quantitative skills Ability to synthesize data to develop actionable recommendations Strong oral and written communication skills,  Ability to write reports meaningful to the client/stakeholder Ability to work within a short time frame to meet priority and ad hoc requests Ability to exercise good judgement

Apply here by 2/25/22: https://chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200000Q&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Associates and Sr. Associate (3 positions), Investment Research - Heitman (Chicago)

Who: Founded in 1966, Heitman LLC is a global real estate investment management firm with approximately $40 billion in assets under management.  Heitman’s real estate investment strategies include direct investments in the equity or debt capitalization of a property or in the securities of listed and publicly traded real estate companies.   Heitman serves a global client base with clients from North American, European, Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific institutions, pension plans, foundations and corporations and individual investors. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Los Angeles, London, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Munich, Warsaw, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Heitman’s more than 325 employees offer specialized expertise – from a specific discipline to local insight.

What: Heitman is seeking two Associates and a Senior Associate to join the firm’s Investment Research group. This position involves research into economic, capital market, and property market trends in support of the firm’s investment strategies in private equity and debt and real estate securities. Research is an integral part of the investment process at Heitman and the focus of significant corporate resources.
The department is charged with:

• Targeting market and property-level investment opportunities 
• Underwriting market assumptions for specific assets as part of the acquisitions, asset management and dispositions process 
• Framing investment strategies to capitalize on capital and property market opportunities 

Responsibilities of the Associate include, but are not limited to:

Planner/Real Estate Analyst, Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates, Inc. (VSKA) - Evanston, IL

Planner/Real Estate Analyst at Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates, Inc. (VSKA)

Relevant Career Interests: Urban Planning, Real Estate, Economic Development, Public Administration/Policy, Affordable Housing.

Company Description: Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates, Inc. is a small real estate and planning consulting firm based in downtown Evanston, IL (location is accessible by Metra, CTA Purple
Line, CTA and Pace buses). Clients include real estate developers, local, regional and state
government agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups, public housing authorities,
and transit agencies, among others.

Description & Responsibilities: Demographic data analysis, data collection, primary source
market research, field work, assistance in preparation of reports and presentations (including
tables, figures and basic maps), general research, minimal administrative and clerical tasks.

Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, be able to research and
gather data efficiently, and be able to communicate and write clearly. Familiarity with GIS,
geographic data constraints and structuring data for GIS is preferred. Good time management
skills, ability to work on multiple projects in tandem and attention to detail are very important.

Candidates must have a driver's license, but not necessarily own a car.

Detail: The duties are broad and are generally geared towards understanding the market context
of development proposals or planning initiatives and communicating this knowledge effectively
to clients. This includes spreadsheet demographic analysis using data from government sources,
Esri (via Business Analyst Online) and other vendors, such as CoStar and NIC. The
planner/analyst also does research on a variety of topics relevant to housing, economic
development, real estate development and community planning. This involves extensive
telephone calls to building managers, Realtors, commercial real estate brokers, business owners,
officials and service providers. It also includes field work (outside the office), observational
information collection, light land use analysis, map making and other tasks. Writing and
presentation skills are important, as the planner/analyst assists in client communications, writing
reports and preparing presentations based on research and data analysis.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in a related field and/or bachelor's degree with two
years of relevant experience. Affordable housing experience is helpful, though not required.

Salary: Commensurate with education, experience and skills.

Contact: Ryan Holmes, Senior Planner
807 Davis Street, # 2004
Evanston, IL 60201
847-864-8895 - Office
rholmes@kretchmerassociates.com
www.kretchmerassociates.com

Fall Analyst Fellow, HR&A Advisors - New York, NY

Fall Analyst Fellow 

HR&A Advisors

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Housing

Parks and Recreation Planning

Real Estate Development

Urban Design

Experience: 

Entry level

Phone: 

2129775597

Email: 

jobs@hraadvisors.com

Location: 

New York, NY

Firm Overview | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development and energy efficiency consulting firm. We have provided strategic advisory services for some of the most complex mixed-use, neighborhood, downtown, campus, and regional development projects across North America and abroad for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Whether we are exploring the hidden potential an abandoned industrial waterfront, developing a financing strategy for energy efficient retrofits for a commercial building owner, or illustrating the economic benefits of parks and open space redevelopment, HR&A creates value by providing innovative and creative solutions to the complex challenges of economic development and real estate in urban environments.

Position Description | HR&A seeks part-time (approximately 20 hours) Analyst Fellows for the fall semester with potential for expansion over the academic year in our New York City office. Fellows are asked to take on responsibilities in line with those of the core analytical staff at HR&A. Tasks may include market research, case study research, economic and financial analyses, and public policy analysis, as well as preparation of marketing materials, proposals and client deliverables in the form of written reports and memos, PowerPoint presentations and Excel models.

Experience Required | Successful Analyst Fellows will be bright, independently-motivated critical thinkers and have a passion for urban development and policy. HR&A is seeking candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree and are working towards completion of an advanced degree, preferably with a concentration in economic development, urban planning, real estate finance, public policy, and/or housing finance. Additional relevant work experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates able to commit to a fixed work schedule over the course of the semester. The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and other Office programs; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once.  Furthermore, the candidate should be a highly motivated independent thinker who is extremely detail-oriented and sufficiently poised for client interaction.

Salary | Fellows will be paid a stipend based on experience and qualifications.

Submission | Please send cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) on the HR&A website at http://www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/. Your file must be named in the following format “LAST NAME.FIRST NAME.DATE.” Applications are due by September 11, 2015. For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com. 

First round interviews are anticipated to be conducted in September. HR&A may contact candidates for brief phone conversations prior to these interviews. For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.

Please do not call regarding this position. 

Coordinator - Research & GIS, Miami DDA - Miami, FL

Coordinator - Research & GIS

Miami DDA

 

Professional Area: 

Information Technology / GIS

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

research@miamidda.com

Website: 

http://www.miamidda.com

Location: 

Miami, FL

The Miami Downtown Development Authority is seeking a Research & GIS Coordinator.  This position provides and prepares a range of research reports, data analysis, systems design, and support of computer-based GIS (Geographic Information Systems) mapping and related statistical software to advance economic and public policy initiatives.  

Performs data analysis and map/graphic production. Designs/deploys workflows and integration of research and GIS to meet analysis objectives. Compiles and integrates cartographic data from a wide variety of sources for inclusion in maps. Creates and edits tabular and geospatial data, integrating into interactive and online platforms. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant macro and micro economic indicators, including tourism, real estate, monetary policy, taxes, employment, industry clusters, etc. Generate visualizations (charts, maps, tables, etc.) that showcase research clearly. Manages GIS library and designs mapping solutions. Author succinct and concise reports to communicate information to stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Geography, Computer Science, Economics, Urban Planning or related fields; and at least two years progressively responsible experience in similar setting.  Master’s degree highly desired, which may be substituted for experience.   Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in an efficient and timely manner.   Requires familiarity with urban planning, GIS, economic development, and market research methods. A basic understanding of the concepts behind data management in a relational database.  Competitive salary (DOQ) and excellent benefits package. 

Please forward a cover letter, resume and salary history immediately to the Miami DDA research@miamidda.com. Position shall be closed upon receipt of successful candidate.  No phone calls, please.

Service Analyst, Metra - Chicago, IL

Posting Period

April 20 – May 4, 2015

Service Analyst

Summary of Duties

Reporting directly to the Department Head, Systems Performance and Data, the Service Analyst, will collect and analyze ridership, and financial operating data. Provide support for commuter rail planning activities using a broad range of planning techniques from quantitative analyses. Review and validate the accuracy of several projects in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), conduct research and update databases and graphs. Prepare and provide comprehensive operating reporting statistics to the National Transit Database (NTD) and other agencies and organizations. Work with teams to identify and reconcile any reporting discrepancies related to ticket sales and ridership reporting. Audit key operating statistics for reporting to ensure consistency. Provide statistical and data analysis as needed. Represents Metra at regional committees and task forces. Fulfill requests for data from other Metra departments and outside requestors. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Applied Math, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Market Research, Urban Planning or a related field.  Master’s degree with an emphasis on quantitative methods preferred.
• Must have two (2) years applied experience with statistical and other quantitative analyses. Applied data management and survey research experience is preferred.
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to comprehend technical material.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of database management, statistical software, SQL, programming/script/macro languages, transportation planning software, OBIEE, and geographic information systems preferred.

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

Other Important Information

Selected candidates are subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment, vehicle and criminal history. Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:  jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661