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About the Role

HR&A’s Inclusive Cities Practice is seeking a full-time Analyst to support city and county leaders in developing governing agendas, conducting policy research, and analyzing municipal budgets. Analysts will also engage communities and stakeholders to promote social and economic justice in urban development.

Responsibilities

Conduct rigorous public policy research and analysis to inform client recommendations.
Lead qualitative analysis through literature review, interviews, and case studies.
Conduct quantitative analysis including economic and fiscal impact analysis, spatial analysis, and other analyses using public and private data sources.
Support newly elected city and county leaders in transitioning into office and developing governing agendas.
Conduct policy and municipal budget research.
Support stakeholder engagement.
Produce public-facing deliverables that reflect the executive’s vision and values.
Conduct power mapping and political landscape analysis, identifying key decision-makers, interest groups, and influencers.
Analyze municipal budgets and develop recommendations for clients.
Conduct community and stakeholder engagement, including designing and facilitating engagement events, designing and analyzing community surveys, and conducting focus groups.
Prepare first drafts of well-written, concise, and accessible policy writing for client-facing deliverables such as reports, memos, and presentations.
Create visually compelling presentations in PowerPoint.
Produce firm marketing materials and proposals.

Requirements

Exceptionally sharp thinkers with the maturity and gravitas to work with senior clients.
Strong grasp of policy and policy writing.
Ability to research and dive into complicated problems.
Passion for urban policy and governance.
Deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today.
Demonstrated capacity for active project team participation, leadership, critical thinking, and creativity.
2-4 years of professional experience in public policy research and analysis, economic development, governance, community engagement, or a related field—ideally in a government, nonprofit, or advocacy setting.
A deeply felt desire to make the world a better place and a commitment to advancing equity.
Understanding of how policy, governance, and economic systems impact historically marginalized communities.
Desire to develop solutions that promote racial and economic justice.
Ability to think through complicated problems and ask the right questions.
Strong research, analysis, and policy writing skills, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, policy evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas for policymakers, advocates, and community stakeholders.
Ability to support multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
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Skills

Public policy research
Policy analysis
Qualitative analysis
Quantitative analysis
Economic impact analysis
Fiscal impact analysis
Spatial analysis
Data analysis
Stakeholder engagement
Community engagement
Power mapping
Political landscape analysis
Municipal budget analysis
Policy writing
Presentation design
PowerPoint
Proposal writing

Location

New York
Washington D.C.

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

2-4 years of professional experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Economics, Political Science, or a related field
Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, Urban Planning, etc.) or related field

Salary/Compensations

$83,200 - $98,571
Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Firm contributions to long-term wealth-building accounts
Contributions to other retirement accounts
Comprehensive benefits package
90-95% of healthcare premiums covered
Dental coverage
Vision coverage

About the Company

HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities.
We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities.
We have guided clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, into actionable plans and community-strengthening assets.
Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments.
HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, and Washington D.C.
We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities.
We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.

Equal Opportunity

Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.