Economic Development Analyst

Economic Development Analyst

The Economic Development Analyst serves as the City's lead analyst for economic and market intelligence, providing advanced research, financial analysis, data modeling, and strategic insights that support economic growth, redevelopment initiatives, and policy development. This position plays a critical role in shaping economic development strategies by combining analytical expertise, market research, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, the Analyst evaluates economic conditions, development opportunities, fiscal impacts, and market trends to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives. The position utilizes advanced analytical tools, statistical software, and visualization platforms to transform complex data into actionable recommendations for City leadership, elected officials, developers, businesses, and community stakeholders.

Conducts comprehensive economic, demographic, labor market, industry, and real estate analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges affecting the City's economic competitiveness and growth.

Performs advanced financial analyses of development projects, incentive programs, redevelopment initiatives, and public-private partnerships. Evaluates project feasibility, return on investment, fiscal sustainability, and long-term economic impacts.

Develops and maintains economic forecasting models, scenario analyses, and predictive tools to support strategic planning and policy decisions. Uses statistical techniques to identify trends and assess potential economic outcomes.

Conducts economic and fiscal impact analyses related to development projects, business expansions, redevelopment efforts, and policy initiatives. Evaluates impacts on employment, tax revenues, business activity, and community investment.

Develops and maintains economic development databases, dashboards, and performance metrics. Tracks key performance indicators and evaluates the effectiveness of economic development strategies, programs, and investments.

Provides analytical support for economic development plans, redevelopment strategies, target industry initiatives, workforce development efforts, and organizational strategic planning.

Utilizes GIS technology and spatial analysis tools to evaluate development patterns, investment opportunities, market conditions, and economic trends.

Collaborates with developers, business leaders, community organizations, regional partners, and internal departments to gather information, validate assumptions, and identify emerging opportunities and challenges.

Prepares technical reports, dashboards, presentations, and policy briefings that translate complex economic and financial information into actionable recommendations for leadership and decision-makers.

Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of economic development programs, incentive agreements, redevelopment initiatives, and strategic investments. Recommends improvements based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Leads analytical efforts for major economic development projects, redevelopment opportunities, grant applications, and organizational initiatives requiring advanced research and economic evaluation.

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic analysis, financial analysis, economic development, market research, public policy analysis, data analytics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Experience in commercial real estate, economic development organizations, local government, consulting, or market research.
• Experience conducting economic impact studies, fiscal analyses, or predictive modeling.
• Experience using GIS platforms and business intelligence tools.

• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License

• Advanced knowledge of economic development principles, economic forecasting, and market analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of public finance, development finance, and economic impact methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate financial statements, development pro formas, incentive structures, and investment opportunities.