Economic Development Senior Consultant (Remote)Fourth EconomyFourth Economy is seeking candidates for a Senior Consultant position to join the analysis team, with a focus on project management, and economic and demographic data collection, analysis, and visualization. We are looking for a motivated, organized professional who is excited about making a difference in communities through work that is analytical, collaborative, and challenging. We are especially looking for individuals interested in advancing non-traditional community and economic development models and the systems they interact with.
Senior Consultants at Fourth Economy provide critical leadership for client projects, guiding a team to develop client strategies and recommendations. Qualified applicants will demonstrate an aptitude in business development, managing multiple projects, leading teams on research, analytics, engagement, and strategy development.
Our work often supports economic growth and advances equitable economic development. We want an entrepreneurial, passionate, and rigorous professional to join our collaborative and growing team. You will drive innovative problem-solving for clients, manage complex client and stakeholder interactions, produce industry-enhancing thought leadership, and ensure the excellence of client deliverables.
How you'll spend your time:
Externally, for clients of Fourth Economy (75% of your time): Engage clients directly through meetings, emails, and in-person meetingsAnalyze and interpret demographic and economic dataResearch best practices and community-level dataWrite sections of client deliverables pertinent to your role on specific projectsContribute to frequent team and client meetings that help drive consulting projects forwardPrepare materials and actions for client projects that help drive impactsInternally, for Fourth Economy (25% of your time): Directly manage consultants, assistant consultants, and/or interns as part of your role, ensuring their growth and alignment with project goals.Attend networking events, conferences, and other industry-related events, meeting KPIs set for networking and visibility within the economic development sector.Build meaningful connections within the Fourth Economy teamParticipate in weekly staff meetingsParticipate in bi-weekly Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging learning sessions and lead 1-2 sessions/yearDedicate time and allocated resources to your own professional growth and developmentAuthor blog posts or other forms of thought leadership on behalf of the companyEngage with an international array of colleagues from Fourth Economy's parent company, SteerAttend 1-2 multi-day team retreats/year in various cities across the United StatesWho Should Apply? We expect that individuals with 5+ years of professional experience will thrive in this role. Those from underrepresented groups often only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't match 100% of the qualifications.
Proficiency with spreadsheet software and other analytical tools, like GIS, PowerBI, or Tableau. Ability to access and analyze open source data is foundational to this role. Basic programming ability, preferably in R or Python is required for this role.
The ideal person for this role is someone who values or possesses the following competencies:
Passion for Social Change and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: You are driven by the desire to make a change in our society, making the economy work for all people. You are committed to implementing principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into your relationships, project work, and processes.Strategic Thinking: You're a strong conceptual thinker, critical thinker, and problem-solver. You can quickly grasp and navigate a range of abstract concepts, relate them to one another, and translate those concepts into strategic and practical actions.Ability to Implement Multiple, Complex Projects: You're a confident project manager, leading and executing a portfolio of interconnected projects with high attention to detail across multiple stakeholders.Research and Data Synthesis: You have a strong ability to recognize learning opportunities independently, design and conduct research, gather data, structure quantitative and qualitative analyses, and draw and apply actionable recommendations.Knowledge and experience with the uses and limitations of public data sets: Experience using APIs to access data is a plus.Understanding of basic Census and administrative geographies.Data visualization skills: Specifically the ability to cleanly and cohesively present analyses in a visual way (charts, graphs, infographics, etc.).Listening, Speaking, and Writing: Your written and verbal communication skills are excellent, with an ability to independently create original public content and deliver verbal presentations in multiple settings and with diverse audiences.Self-motivation: You thrive in an environment where you have the autonomy to drive your work.Learning Mindset: You desire continuous improvement, have an innate sense of curiosity, and are grounded by a foundation of self-awareness that provides space for learning and growth.Credentialed: You have achieved or are working towards a professional credential such as AICP, CeCD, PMP or other documented skill set that relates to the planning field.Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with a salary range of $86-$100k/year plus benefits, which include:
Short-term & long-term disability3% of salary automatic contribution to employee 401K retirement planMonthly phone stipend20 Days PTO, 9 holidays, 3 floating holidays and 10 sick days annuallyPaid parental leaveWorkplace ergonomic assessment and resulting accommodationsProfessional development funds for training and pursuit or maintenance of a recognized credential.Location: In general, we are location agnostic for this role but would be very interested in candidates who live in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Illinois, California, and Louisiana. We work East Coast hours but have employees in various locations and time zones across the US.
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