Economic Development Analyst
Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates
Houston, TX 77024
$76,800 - $85,000 a year
Description
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. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills and an understanding of key tax revenue drivers (sales and use tax & property tax).
The Economic Development Analyst serves as a contributor on multiple concurrent projects and provides research, data analysis, report preparation, presentation, and client support. The Analyst collaborates closely with the ECONSolutions team and contributes to plans, presentations, and analytical products to help communities understand economic trends and identify opportunities for growth. The Analyst will also help manage current economic development clients and will support sales and marketing efforts with new and existing clients.
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.- 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.- 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– Assist in facilitating new business development opportunities for ECONSolutions.- 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).
- Attend relevant conferences and events to represent the company, support business development, and engage with partners, prospects, and clients.
Skills and Qualifications
- 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. Master’s degree is desirable.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in 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.