Associate
Strategic Economics
January 15, 2015
Email:
hr@strategiceconomics.com
Location:
Berkeley, CA
About Strategic Economics – Location Berkeley, CA.
Strategic Economics is a growing urban, regional, and real estate economics consulting and research firm with a reputation for innovative thinking and a strong team culture. The firm assists local governments, transit agencies, developers, and non-profit organizations in understanding the economic context for planning and development projects. Known for working closely and flexibly with communities and clients, our work helps governments and other organizations take strategic steps towards creating high- quality places for people to live and work.
Strategic Economics is committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all employees. We seek to provide a comfortable and progressive workplace that encourages open communication. Our 13-person firm is located in Berkeley, California.
Open Positions Strategic Economics has two openings for the Associate position. We invite candidates with experience in urban planning, real estate economics, public finance, and/or regional economic analysis to apply. One of the two positions requires at least 2 years of directly relevant professional experience.
Associates work on a variety of projects that may include: real estate market analysis; development feasibility (pro forma) analysis; fiscal impact analysis; regional economic development strategies; transit economic benefits; infrastructure finance, and plan implementation strategies. The following skills and experience are required:
- Masters degree in city planning, public policy, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills - the applicant must have experience analyzing various data sources, including Census and employment data.
- Experience with one or more of the following areas: statistical analysis, regional economic analysis, pro forma modeling, market analysis, fiscal analysis, and ArcView GIS.
- Strong proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent writing skills.
- For one of the positions, at least two years of professional experience in urban planning and real estate economics; while consulting experience preferred, other types of relevant experience (e.g., in public sector) may also be considered.
Creative thinkers are encouraged to apply. The ability to manage budgets, deadlines, and other staff as well as demonstrated experience with independent work and leadership is highly desirable.
The positions are full-time and available immediately. Salaries are commensurate with experience.
Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter, resume and work sample to hr@strategiceconomics.com. Incomplete submissions will not be considered or reviewed.
Strategic Economics is an equal opportunity employer.
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