FIRM OVERVIEW | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development and program implementation consulting firm. We provide strategic advisory services to clients for some of the most complex mixed-use, neighborhood, downtown, campus, and regional development projects across the United States and abroad. We are a team of professionals who are passionate about cities. On any given day we can be found exploring the hidden potential of an abandoned industrial waterfront, advancing resilience policies to mitigate and protect against the risk of climate change, bringing the public and private sector together to finance large mixed-use developments, and illustrating the economic benefits of parks and open space redevelopment. Through our work, HR&A provides creative financial and policy solutions to the complex economic development and real estate challenges present in urban environments.

POSITION DESCRIPTION | We are seeking Research Analyst candidates to join our growing team in Los Angeles. Research Analyst is an entry-level position for professionals with a passion for urban development and policy and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today. Daily tasks may include conducting real estate market analysis, case study research, and strategic planning; analyzing economic and fiscal impacts, and preparing real estate pro formas for a range of uses and public-private structures. Research Analysts also help produce marketing materials, proposals, and client deliverables in the form of written reports, memos, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel models.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; an aptitude for both quantitative and qualitative analysis; 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 rapid professional growth.

Candidates for this entry-level position should have a Bachelor’s Degree and a strong interest in urban planning, real estate, economics, business, public policy, or other closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with additional relevant coursework or an internship experience in a related field.

COMPENSATION | HR&A offers competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience. HR&A provides a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, and a flexible spending account, as well as paid vacations and holidays, and a generous company-sponsored retirement plan including a unique employee stock ownership plan.

SUBMISSION | Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) on HR&A’s website at http://www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/. Applications without a cover lever will not be reviewed. For more information, please contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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