Senior Economic Development Specialist - Community and Economic Development
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Government
Financial Analyst -
Business
Economics, Business Administration, Financial Analyst
About This Position
The City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and high-performing individual to fill the role of a Senior Economic Development Specialist. There are seven sections in the Department:
Business Development;
Community Development;
Marketing and Research;
Grants, Contracts and Procurement;
International Relations;
Business & Workforce; and Management Services. There is one vacancy in the Community Development Division, with a focus on downtown redevelopment, but will also work on the ASU Downtown Campus, Phoenix Bioscience Core, transit-oriented development and other strategic revitalization initiatives.
About This Position
The City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and high-performing individual to fill the role of a Senior Economic Development Specialist. There are seven sections in the Department:
Business Development;
Community Development;
Marketing and Research;
Grants, Contracts and Procurement;
International Relations;
Business & Workforce; and Management Services. There is one vacancy in the Community Development Division, with a focus on downtown redevelopment, but will also work on the ASU Downtown Campus, Phoenix Bioscience Core, transit-oriented development and other strategic revitalization initiatives.
The Community Development Division is responsible for the development and enhancement of the economic, academic and cultural vitality of the urban core of Phoenix. The Division has played a key role in the evolution of transit-oriented development throughout the City. The division is dedicated to the development and enhancement of the economic, academic and cultural vitality of the City that is uniquely Phoenix.
As a result, the Division undertakes a diverse range of economic development and planning activities including: light rail/transit-oriented development, downtown revitalization, business development, real estate development, aviation adjacent development, educational development and biomedical research development.
This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination of economic development and redevelopment projects, programs and initiatives that attract new capital investments, broaden the City s economic base and create quality jobs for the community. The Senior Economic Development Specialist will provide professional-level support to other department staff in the management and implementation of mixed-use, commercial, office, residential, industrial, and transit-oriented development projects and other economic development attraction or redevelopment initiatives.
This role will work in collaboration with internal staff and external customers and possess knowledge of Phoenix ordinances, codes, policies and development processes.
Duties Include
- Managing and monitoring contract performance, tax compliance, and lease payments.
- Tracking and reporting monthly and annual performance metrics.
- Monitoring and developing project / program budgets.
- Conducting solicitations for consultant and development proposals and negotiating development contracts with developers and other agencies.
- Researching, analyzing, and processing real estate documents and procedures.
- Preparing reports on economic development activities for management and City Council.
- Coordinating, attending and presenting at meetings with downtown stakeholders, local businesses, non-profits, property owners, residents, and development representatives.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of redevelopment plans, community engagement initiatives, marketing materials, and other planning efforts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Supportive of a team-oriented environment.
- Strong understanding of planning and development processes.
Pay Range: $86,156.60 to $ annually.
Hiring Range: $86,153.60 to $94,993.60 annually.
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Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, for more details:
Pension Information. - 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or…
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