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Brilliant Management Resources - IL

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Contract PMO Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130 - $140/hr

Own and optimize the operational framework for project delivery economics across the organization ... Company Description Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice ...

Think Tank, Inc.

Economist

Silver Spring, MD · On-site +1

Position is Subject to Contract Award Position Overview Think Tank Inc. may seek one (1) Economist ... Skills * Provides technical expertise sufficient to conduct and complete a project or analysis ...

University of Arizona

Lead Economist, EBRC

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Lead Economist, EBRC Posting Number req25952 Department Economic Business Research Ctr Department ... research projects, including grants and contracts. * Experience with producing policy-relevant ...

CSS, Inc

Economist

Charleston, SC · On-site

The role is contingent upon CSS winning the contract, please note it can take several months before ... The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, manage time to achieve project ...

CSS, Inc

Economist

Charleston, SC · On-site

The role is contingent upon CSS winning the contract, please note it can take several months before ... The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, manage time to achieve project ...

Port of Portland, OR

Maritime Economist

Portland, OR · On-site

$105K - $147K/yr

Project & Contract Management * Lead complex inter-agency maritime, transportation, and trade-related economic projects. * Manage internal and external project sponsors throughout the full project ...

Port of Portland

Maritime Economist

Portland, OR · On-site

Project & Contract Management * Lead complex inter-agency maritime, transportation, and trade-related economic projects. * Manage internal and external project sponsors throughout the full project ...

Port of Portland

Maritime Economist

Portland, OR

Project & Contract Management * Lead complex inter-agency maritime, transportation, and trade-related economic projects. * Manage internal and external project sponsors throughout the full project ...

CSS, Inc

Economist

Charleston, SC · On-site +1

The role is contingent upon CSS winning the contract, please note it can take several months before ... The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, manage time to achieve project ...

Port of Portland

Maritime Economist

Portland, OR

$105K - $147K/yr

Project & Contract Management Lead complex inter-agency maritime, transportation, and trade-related economic projects. Manage internal and external project sponsors throughout the full project ...

City of El Paso, TX

Economist

El Paso, TX · On-site

$81K - $137K/yr

Project city financial resources as a basis for revenue and expenditure policy, preparation of the ... This is an unclassified contract position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

City of El Paso

Economist

El Paso, TX · On-site

$81K - $137K/yr

Project city financial resources as a basis for revenue and expenditure policy, preparation of the ... Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply ...

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Lead Economist, EBRC

Lead Economist, EBRC

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Other

Posted 27 days ago

University Of Arizona rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

370th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Funded Project Development and Acquisition 

  • In collaboration with the EBRC Director, actively identify and pursue external funding opportunities including grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements with government agencies, foundations, and private clients. Develop proposals, scopes of work, and budgets in coordination with the EBRC Director. Build and maintain relationships with potential clients and funders in Arizona and the broader region.Funded Project Development and Acquisition 

Economic Research and Analysis 

  • Lead and execute funded economic research projects using regional economic impact and forecasting tools including IMPLAN and/or REMI. Apply econometric methods and statistical software (EViews, R, or equivalent) to analyze economic trends, impacts, and policy questions. Deliver high-quality analyses appropriate to client and project specifications. Write reports, briefs, and other publications communicating economic findings to clients and the public.

Contribution to EBRC Core Projects 

  • Assist with ongoing EBRC initiatives, including revitalizing the Arizona-Mexico Indicators Project, assist the EBRC Director with expanding the MAP Dashboard, and support the Forecasting Project efforts. Responsibilities may include data collection and validation, model support, analysis, and preparation of client deliverables and online materials, presentations and development of processes to streamline workflow.

Presentations, and Client Communication 

  • Occasionally present results to clients, government officials, community stakeholders, and at professional conferences. Translate complex economic concepts for non-specialist audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Demonstrated experience using IMPLAN and/or REMI for regional economic impact modeling.
  • Proficiency with R, SAS, STATA and/or EViews  for econometric analysis.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet client deadlines.
  • Knowledge updating websites, online content creation, and familiarity with Adobe or similar design software

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