Community Attributes, Inc. - Analyst: Planning or Economics

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Community Attributes Inc. (CAI) helps clients make informed decisions and evaluate results utilizing demographics, economic and financial data, geographic information systems (GIS), and other evidence-based methods. We apply our expertise across multiple disciplines, with a particular focus on regional economics; land use economics; community and economic development; surveys, market research and evaluation; data analysis and business intelligence; and information design. As a growth-oriented, boutique consultancy, we seek talented and skilled individuals who are inspired to help our clients improve the lives of the individuals and communities they serve.

CAI is seeking to grow our team with one or more strong analysts. We seek candidates who are passionate about economics and planning and meet the following criteria presented below.

Technical skills and expertise required for both roles:

• Strong skills in all or most of the following:
• Economic and financial analysis and spreadsheet modeling
• Socio-economic data acquisition, management and analysis
• Quantitative methods, or
• Planning policy and real estate economics
• Microsoft Office Suite, including great proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity and experience with local, regional, and national data sources in demographics, economics, and planning.
• Expertise in regional economics, labor economics, land use, transportation and related concerns (can specialize among these fields). Expertise in data and their sources that serve these fields.
• Experience using one or more of the following is a plus:
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Tableau, PowerBI or comparable
• Advanced statistical packages, such as R
• Adobe Creative Suite 

A willingness to learn and assist in all aspects of a small and growing firm is also required. We desire task-oriented, creative individuals, capable of independent and resourceful problem-solving, able to learn quickly and work well in a team environment. We hire ambitious professionals that excel in their field and wish to contribute to a learning culture.