Economic Development Analyst

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Economic Development

MRB Group, Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, D.P.C. () is a growing firm with offices in Upstate New York, Central Texas, and South Carolina. We provide a comprehensive range of professional services to clients and communities of all sizes in the public and private sector.

We are currently seeking an Economic Development Analyst to support our team of economic development professionals. The candidate will primarily serve as a research analyst for a variety of projects, including real estate and industry market analysis, feasibility studies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and economic and development strategies. Other responsibilities will include grant writing and supporting the management of client‑administered programs.

• Collect and analyze data related to demographics, economics, industries, real estate, housing and finance.
• Synthesize data with qualitative research (interviews, surveys, focus groups, client comments) to arrive at findings.
• Write up summaries that are meaningful and digestible to a non‑technical audience.
• Prepare presentations of those summaries with appealing visuals.
• Conduct financial analysis, including economic and fiscal impact analysis, pro forma projections, etc.
• Work on multiple projects and tasks at a given time, self‑managing workload with support from supervisor as needed.
• While not required at the outset, this individual has opportunity to grow over time into a project manager.

• Experience and high level of competence and comfort in data analysis and economic research.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Time‑management and organizational skills.
• Interest in community development.

Master’s level degree in urban planning, public policy, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, or related field.

• Experience in financial analysis and economic impact analysis.
• Confident public speaker and facilitator.
• 3+ years of work experience.

Rochester, NY (office) or remote in NY.

Must have U.S. Work Authorization of Unlimited Duration (not OPT).

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% premium coverage for the High‑Deductible Health Plan, employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA), 75% premium coverage for the Hybrid Health Plan, and all plans include prescription and vision coverage with individual and family options.
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (optional additional life insurance coverage available)
• Company-Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 20% employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays – one floating holiday per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for dependent care and healthcare expenses.
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Stock Ownership Opportunities – available for eligible employees.
• Licensure Support
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
• Mentorship Program
• Flex Time and Remote Work Options
• Team Building and Company Events

$70,000 – $90,000 (base salary)

Full‑time

MRB Group provides engineering, architecture, site evaluations, site development, strategic and master planning, economic development and grant writing services. Since 1927, we have helped strengthen local governments and improve infrastructure.

MRB Group is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship.

This position is currently accepting applications.