Senior Associate

Firm: Strategic Economics
Location:
Berkeley, CA

Payment: Paid
Category: Economic Development
Contact: Barbara Mathis
bmathis@strategiceconomics.com

Posted: May 6, 2016

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 14-person firm is located in Berkeley, California. You can find more information about the firm on our website: www.strategiceconomics.com.

Strategic Economics seeks to fill the following position:

Senior Associate

Strategic Economics is looking for an experienced economic consultant with knowledge and interest in planning and economic development to join our senior staff. The Senior Associate will manage a variety of consulting 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:

-At least three years of relevant professional experience, preferably in consulting.
-Expertise in one or more of the following areas: financial feasibility analysis, real estate market analysis, public finance, fiscal impact analysis, economic development.
-A master’s degree in city planning, business administration, public policy, or a related field.
-Strong writing and technical analysis skills.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and capabilities:

-Project management: the ability to manage multiple active projects and meet deadlines; generate work plans, budgets, and schedules; manage and train project staff; supervise research, analysis and report writing; and maintain client relationships.
-Communication and Presentation: the capacity to translate technical data and analysis into presentations and reports comprehensible to a wide audience; present findings to clients, community groups and public agencies; and represent the firm at local and national conferences.
-Marketing: the ability to evaluate requests for proposals and qualifications; write competitive proposals; and represent the firm at client interviews.

The position is full-time and available immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send a cover letter and resume to Barbara Mathis at bmathis@strategiceconomics.com. Only applicants meeting the required qualifications for the position will be considered. No phone calls, please.