Junior Economic Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Category Economic Development

MRB Group, Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, D.P.C. ( www.mrbgroup.com ) is a growing firm with offices in Upstate New York, Central Texas, and South Carolina. We provide comprehensive range of professional services to clients and communities of all sizes in the public and private sector.

At MRB Group, you will have the opportunity to advance your career and be part of a growing practice where individual and team success is rewarded with opportunities for additional autonomy and development. We are collaborative, open to innovation, and committed to continuous professional development of our team members. We want smart and motivated people who like to learn and want to grow with us as we expand our service lines and geographies.

We are currently seeking an Economic Development Analyst to support our team of economic development professionals. The candidate will primarily serve as a research analyst for a variety of projects, including real estate and industry market analysis, feasibility studies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and economic and development strategies. Other responsibilities will include grant writing and supporting the management of client-administered programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze data related to demographics, economics, industries, real estate, housing and finance.
• Synthesize data with qualitative research (interviews, surveys, focus groups, client comments) to arrive at findings.
• Write up summaries that are meaningful and digestible to a non-technical audience.
• Prepare presentations of those summaries with appealing visuals.
• Conduct financial analysis, including economic and fiscal impact analysis, pro forma projections, etc.
• Work on multiple projects and tasks at a given time, self-managing workload with support from supervisor as needed.
• While not required at the outset, this individual has opportunity to grow over time into a project manager.

Position Requirements:

Skills Required:

Experience and high level of competence and comfort in data analysis and economic research.

Excellent writing and communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Time-management and organizational skills.

Interest in community development.

Educational Requirement:

Master’s level degree in urban planning, public policy, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, or related field.

Additional Skills Preferred, Not Required:

Experience in financial analysis and economic impact analysis.

Confident public speaker and facilitator.

3+ years of work experience.

***This position can be based out of our Rochester, NY or Charleston, SC office.RemoteinNY or SC mayalso be considered, but in office is preferred******Must Have U.S. Work Authorization of Unlimited Duration (not OPT)***What’s in it for YOU?

At MRB Group, we value our employees and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support not just you, but your family as well.

Our offerings for full-time employees include:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage. We offer generous employer-paid contributions for medical insurance:
• 100% premium coverage for our High-Deductible Health Plan, plus employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA), which you may also contribute to with pre-tax dollars.
• 75% premium coverage for our Hybrid Health Plan.
• All plans include prescription and vision coverage and offer both individual and family options.
• Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (Optional additional life insurance coverage is also available)
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Includes a generous 20% employer match to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays - Includes one floating holiday per year, to be used at your discretion.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Available for dependent care and healthcare expenses, offering tax savings.
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Stock Ownership Opportunities - Available for eligible employees.
• Licensure Support
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
• Mentorship Program - Designed to support the growth of junior staff.
• Flex Time and Remote Work Options - We promote work-life balance with flexible scheduling and a hybrid work model that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Team Building and Company Events

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.

* The salaries noted are good faith estimates of the salary ranges for the positions in our New York offices at the time of posting. The estimates do not include other forms of compensation or benefits, including but not limited to, insurance, PTO and market-leading retirement contributions.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Economic Development Analyst

Location Charleston

About the Organization MRB Group provides engineering, architecture, site evaluations, site development, strategic and master planning, economic development and grant writing services. Since 1927, we have provided professional services that help strengthen local governments and improve infrastructure. We design award-winning projects, and our focus is always on our clients. We are an energetic and fast-paced, collaborative organization that is growing with multiple offices located in New York, South Carolina and Texas.

*MRB Group is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship*

This position is currently accepting applications.

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