Economic Analyst, Research

Job Title: Economic Analyst, Research

Job ID: 27739800

Work Hybrid: Yes

Location: HOUSTON, TX, 77002 Hybrid

Other Location

Description

Why the Partnership
When you join the Greater Houston Partnership, you get the opportunity to work with an organization helping guide the future of the Houston region. Our team of professionals work across multiple disciplines, including: Economic Development (Regional and International), Executive, Finance & Accounting, Marketing & Communications, Member Engagement, Public Policy, Regional Workforce Development, Research, Talent & Inclusion, Resources, and the Center for Houston’s Future.

The Greater Houston Partnership works to make Houston one of the best places to live, work and build a business. As the economic development organization for the region, the Partnership champions growth across 12 counties by bringing together business and civic-minded leaders who are dedicated to the area’s long-term success. Representing more than 900 member organizations and approximately one-fifth of the region’s workforce, the Partnership is the place companies come together to make an impact.

We look forward to telling you more about the organization and helping determine if a career with the Partnership is right for you!

Today, We Are Looking For
The Economic Analyst is responsible for supporting the Partnership’s mission primarily by gathering and analyzing economic, demographic, and social data; conducting various research studies; incorporating analysis into Partnership publications, press releases, web pages, and speeches, and responding to requests for information.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are essential to job performance:

Monitor local, regional, national, and international economic, demographic, and policy trends.
Support the work of Public Policy in developing positions to be advocated by the Partnership.
Support the work of Economic Development in attracting jobs and investment to the region.
Support the work of Member Engagement in acquiring new members and retaining existing members.
Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arranging to obtain data from existing sources.
Maintain extensive spreadsheets and libraries of economic and demographic data.
Apply mathematical models and statistical techniques to social, demographic, and economic data.
Study industry trends and drivers key to the local economy.
Provide analysis and interpretation of Houston-specific and general industry trends.
Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically, and translating complex findings into written text.
Develop new methods, processes, and publications for disseminating economic findings.
Conduct fiscal and economic impact studies for corporate relocations and major special events.
Establish strong relationships with peer-level economists and demographers, at the national, state, and local levels.
Represent the organization at various community and business meetings.
Update data for posting to the web, preparing proposals, and answering generic information queries.
Coordinate and participate in the collection of data for the C2ER Cost of Living Index, Houston Facts, Global Houston, Houston Economic Highlights, and annual Houston Outlook publications.
Prepare reports, and proposals for relocation prospects, including developing city-to-city comparisons of key economic and demographic indicators.
Brief staff and clients on the region’s economy.
Develop background papers for Partnership executives to use when dealing with the media, members, governmental officials, investors, etc.
Create maps using a Geographic Information System.
Fact-checking publications, speeches, press releases, and web pages in areas of expertise.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are desirable for job success:

Experience in economic analysis, market assessment, proposal writing, and information development required. Digital analytics is a plus.
Familiarity with local business issues (workforce trends, environmental quality, real estate development, regional mobility, transportation infrastructure, etc.) required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Demonstrated aptitude for statistical and detail-oriented work.
Ability to communicate complex economic concepts so they are easily understood by various audiences.
Ability and comfortability speaking to large audiences.
Demonstrated ability and maturity to manage projects and work with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
A professional appearance.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and deadlines, with minimal supervision.
Flexibility to work some overtime, as necessary.

Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred, in Real estate, Business, Marketing, Journalism, or Economics

Required Experience
3+ year’s professional experience, with increasing responsibilities, in real estate, marketing, business research, business journalism, economic analysis or similar environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

Good vision and hearing acuity (with adaptive aids if necessary).
Manual dexterity and skillful use of computer keyboard.
Physical exertion includes bending, pushing, standing, and walking. Must be able to move or lift approximately 25 pounds on occasion.

Mental and Aptitude Requirements

Job requires the ability to hear, see, and talk; analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, planning and decision-making skills.

Safety Requirements
Adhere to office safety policies.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The Greater Houston Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer.