Analyst

Job Description

Our firm is seeking an Analyst who will support our work in the following ways:

Conduct econometric and statistical analyses of economic, financial and demographic data
Create and manipulate spreadsheets for economic and fiscal modeling
Draft and edit reports and prepare materials for presentations
Conduct technical research on economic and fiscal issues
Conduct spatial analyses of data and produce maps and other visuals (helpful)
Contribute to the intellectual and analytical direction of work engagements
When assigned, work closely with Principals and Directors to supervise Research Assistant work
When assigned, interface directly with clients in presentations, status meetings, and working conversations
Qualifications

Ability to thrive in collaborative, project-oriented setting with small groups of professionals
Competence in spreadsheet modeling, cost/benefit analysis, and regression analysis
Basic working knowledge of R (preferred) or STATA
Competence in working with large datasets
Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Competence in Geographic Information Systems (e.g. ArcView GIS) and in spatial analysis techniques(helpful)
Applied econometric experience (helpful)
Experience with economic impact modeling and related software programs (e.g. IMPLAN) (helpful)
Strong writing and report production skills (data visualization programs like Shiny or Tableau helpful)
Technical and policy research experience
Familiarity with how local and regional economies function
BA/BS (Master’s level degree helpful); common majors are Economics, City Planning, Urban Studies, Statistics, Mathematics, Political Science, Social Policy, Spatial Analytics, Geography, Business/Finance
Job Type/Compensation

Full-time position with paid time off (PTO)
Competitive base salary
Generous benefits package, including health insurance, profit-sharing, and 401(k)
Benefits of Employment

Team-oriented and intellectually stimulating work culture
Exposure to and participation in important economic and policy issues at the local, regional, and national level
Opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the firm’s principals, all of whom have direct affiliations at local academic institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University
Opportunity for advancement within the firm
Professional development opportunities
Opportunity to participate in a wide range of topics and industries and interact with a wide range of clients, including those of high prominence in and importance to Philadelphia
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to employment@econsultsolutions.com