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Economic Development Analyst
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What they do
An Economic and Workforce Development Program Director employs strategies to improve the economy and support the skill development of workers in a city of state. They may administer economic development to attract and retain businesses and industries and support programs to support unemployed or underemployed workers. They manage relationships with businesses, civic groups, and training providers to support the local economy and workers within it.
$185,902 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Reporting Relationship:
Economic Development Director.- Conducts economic, demographic, fiscal, market, and statistical analyses to support economic development initiatives and strategic decision-making.
- Researches and evaluates economic trends, target industries, labor market conditions, development opportunities, and competitive market data.
- Prepares economic impact, fiscal impact, cost-benefit, return-on-investment, and revenue analyses for proposed developments, redevelopment projects, and incentive agreements.
- Assists in the implementation and periodic update of the City's economic development strategy, redevelopment plans, and target industry initiatives.
- Monitors key economic indicators and maintain data systems, performance metrics, and market intelligence resources.
- Coordinates and supports economic development projects, including business recruitment, retention, expansion, and redevelopment initiatives.
- Conducts research and feasibility analyses related to commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and redevelopment opportunities.
- Assists in evaluating development proposals, incentive requests, and public-private partnership opportunities.
- Prepares technical reports, presentations, dashboards, briefing materials, correspondence, and agenda items for City Council, boards and commissions, executive leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Presents analytical findings and recommendations to internal and external audiences.
- Responds to requests for information from businesses, developers, site selectors, elected officials, media representatives, and the public.
- Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with businesses, developers, regional partners, governmental agencies, and community organizations.
- Coordinates special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Required:
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Geography, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate possesses one or more of the following qualifications:
- Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
- Experience leading or supporting economic development initiatives within a municipal or county government.
- Demonstrates experience with commercial, industrial, or mixed-use real estate development and redevelopment projects.
- Proficiency in preparing and interpreting economic impact, fiscal impact, cost-benefit, and financial feasibility analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Experience negotiating, administering, and monitoring economic development incentive programs and performance agreements.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data visualization tools, and advanced financial modeling techniques to support economic analysis and reporting.
Works as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters, whether natural or man-made. Subject to emergency operations recall and other assignments necessary to maintain continuity of City services. Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development Missouri City, TX 77489 (281) 403-8500 humanresources@missouricitytx.