Senior Economic Development Analyst

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $61,357 - $73,625

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Be a part of the innovative team driving economic prosperity in Durham. Our Office of Economic & Workforce Development and www.durhambusiness360.com helps ensure that Durham has a strong and diverse economy by helping commercial enterprises locate and grow, supporting entrepreneurs and their ventures, managing targeted revitalization projects and preparing the local workforce to for our businesses and industries. If you share our passion for shared economic prosperity and seek opportunities to serve and grow in your career, join our team!

Devoted to program administration, consulting, project management and community collaboration to facilitate the attraction and retention of business, employment opportunities, and Economic Development/revitalization. Serve as a designated subject matter expert, performing complex analysis and/or program administration. Decision-making includes providing input into management objectives and selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction.

Responsible for performing program-specific activities such as interpretation/translation; identifying and working with sponsors, participants, and stakeholders; facilitating meetings; establishing, measuring, analyzing and tracking performance measurement statistics, program goal achievement and outcomes; developing marketing, branding and informational strategies and materials; developing and coordinating events; compiling, analyzing, and maintaining records and data; preparing reports; overseeing purchases; preparing or assisting with the preparation of the program's budget; and attending community meetings.

• Plans, manages, and coordinates Economic Development programs; supervises or leads staff; researches, develops, and implements program strategies and policies; conducts research and benchmarking studies; manages, leads, and assigns projects; identifies and implements community engagement and program marketing strategies; monitors program and project outcomes; performs program-specific activities; and ensures compliance with contracts and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with program sponsors, residents, City management, City departments, and/or external agencies; attends and/or organizes committee, board, and related meetings; facilitates partnerships; provides subject-matter expertise and consulting; performs outreach and educational activities; conducts training; plans and implements program improvements; and assists with resolving public policy and other high-visibility and complex issues.
• Administers procurement processes; assists with preparing and managing budgets including monitoring expenditures, assessing needs, reviewing and/or approving payment requests, and monitoring inventory levels; researches, analyzes, and reports on financial and operational information; prepares cost estimates and financial forecasts; and makes budget and procurement recommendations.
• Plans and coordinates the preparation of and/or prepares, maintains, reviews, and submits operational, financial, grant-related, and other reports, records, files, contracts, applications, proposals, communication and marketing materials, agendas, and other documents; oversees the maintenance of websites and databases; coordinates data collection and analysis processes; researches, compiles, analyzes, and presents information; reviews work and the work of others for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• As assigned, may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion or supervise paraprofessional and support level staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. Project manage third party private contractors who deliver workforce development services.
• Coordinating Economic Development planning and related initiatives, promoting building and land reuse to meet the City's goals in creating opportunities for complimentary housing and business projects.
• Coordinating development agreements.
• Ensuring contract compliance for targeted neighborhood projects.
• Performing business recruitment/retention and downtown re-development efforts.
• Assisting small business, and promoting entrepreneurial opportunities, neighborhood revitalization.
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or directly related field OR equivalent experience.
• Five years of related analytical experience.
• Proficient in English and Spanish language (speak, read, and write proficiently).