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Company Overview

The HdL Companies help cities, counties and special districts maximize revenues through research and discovery efforts, financial and economic analysis, and provision of software that supports local government operations in a variety of important ways. We are regarded as a leader, occupying a specific niche in the financial services sector, and serving over 600 local governments nationwide. Leveraging our talented team of professionals, along with leading edge software and database systems, HdL discovery efforts have recovered over $3 billion for our local government partners.

Core Values

HdL team members individually and collectively aspire to the following core values:

Deliver Excellence In Everything We anticipate needs and believe that delivering extraordinary service, inside and outside our organization, is key to our success. We passionately pursue excellence in everything we do.

Do The Right Thing We always act in the best interests of our company and our clients. We are respectful, have high integrity, and are accountable for our actions.

Foster Relationships We build lasting relationships based on trust with our teams and our clients. We value collaboration toward our common goals and inspire each other to improve and progress.

Give Generously We give generously of our time and resources with our teammates, clients, and communities. We impart information for best practices, encourage professional development, and support charitable community organizations.

Enjoy The Journey We enjoy our journey and enthusiastically celebrate our successes. We have fun and find fulfillment working with our colleagues and clients.

Be Authentic, Grateful, and Humble We are thankful for the success we have achieved individually and as a company and never take it for granted.

Position Overview

The Economic Development Analyst position, as part of the ECONSolutions team, engages with local governments to deliver relevant information, analysis, and consultation that supports identified objectives and facilitates economic growth. This position supports HdL efforts toward expanding the ECONSolutions client base and products and service offerings for cities, economic development organizations, and special districts. This role has primary responsibility for supporting and overseeing HdLs Property Tax analytical products and client services, while also contributing to broader Economic Development consulting services.

The Economic Development Analyst plays a key role in client onboarding, product trainings, and ongoing client support, while also supporting business development efforts by assisting with proposal development, sales facilitation, and identifying opportunities to expand HdL service offerings. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills and an understanding of key tax revenue drivers (sales and use tax & property tax).

The position is hybrid and ideal candidate should be within reasonable driving distance to our Houston, Texas office. Travel may be occasionally required to the office or various client locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Communication and Execution Facilitate connection and develop solutions for clients that provide a comprehensive and clear understanding of local market conditions and opportunities.
  • Prepare and communicate well-structured proposals, documents and presentations as needed.
  • Prepare market reports, community profiles, and insight reports for assigned clients.
  • Assist in the production and preparation of special projects (including but not limited to action plans, housing studies, strategic plans) for assigned clients.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for various groups, including city staff, City Council, economic development organizations, and special districts.

• Client Relationships Focus on understanding and responding to client needs and leverage strong listening and problem-solving skills to meet the needs of prospective clients.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for Property Tax clients, supporting onboarding, account setup, and ongoing service delivery.
  • Interact with clients to fully comprehend their respective goals, products/services and to identify opportunities aligned with their growth strategies.
  • Work with assigned clients to help fulfill their economic development needs and provide excellent customer service.
  • Provide responsive customer service, including answering questions about reports, data, and recommended strategies.

• Research & Data Analysis Conduct research and data analysis to support ECONSolutions projects,
  • Oversee and support Property Tax data analysis and reporting, including assessed valuation trends, tax distribution analysis, and other property-related metrics for assigned clients.
  • Prepare and analyze market, demographic, economic, sales tax, property tax, and real estate datasets to support strategic plans, action plans, and project-specific studies.
  • Synthesize findings into narrative insights that help communities understand both current conditions and emerging trends.
  • Support the development of long-term fiscal and economic forecasts.
  • Lead and support the research and development of quarterly sales tax forecasting reports.

• Business Development Support HdLs growth by facilitating client conversations, supporting proposal development, and coordinating with Sales and Economic Development leadership.
  • Communicate with prospective clients via phone, video calls, email, or in person.
  • Draft proposals or support responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).
  • Participate in client meetings, demos, and presentations to help communicate HdLs products.
  • Attend relevant conferences and events to represent the company, support business development, and engage with partners, prospects, and clients.

Skills and Qualifications

• Developed superior understanding of Texas State and Local property tax rules and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional communication skills, interpersonal communication, including the ability to identify new and build on existing relationships, clearly communicate complex concepts, and ability to write quickly, clearly, and professionally.
• Strong communications skills including written reports, proposals, and creating/delivering effective presentations.
• Demonstrated participation in successful economic development programs preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Planning, or a related field. Masters degree is desirable.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in property tax, economic development, local government, consulting, or market/economic research.
• Experience preparing analytical reports, interpreting datasets, managing multiple projects, and working with public-sector clients or officials is preferred.

Compensation

The starting range for this position is expected to be between $76,800 to $85,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay
• Opportunity to participate in 401k
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (learn more about the HdL ESOP at: https://www.hdlcompanies.com/about/careers)