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Beacon Economics is currently hiring for the following position(s):
Policy & Economic Development Research Manager
The Policy & Economic Development Research Manager’s primary focus is to manage and develop research, reports, and services as well as the client base within the firm’s Community and Economic Development practice area and its Public Policy Analysis practice area. Topically, that may include engagements related to industry sector strategies, economic development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and broader strategic planning. 70%�of the Policy & Economic Development Research Manager’s FTE will be spent on managing and leading a project portfolio, 30% will be related to the firm’s ongoing organizational mission.
Manage and Lead Project Portfolio (70%)
The Policy & Economic Development Research Manager will own or co-own a portfolio of projects related primarily to public policy, sustainability, and economic and workforce development. They will oversee the production of research projects from proposal to final delivery stages. In this capacity, tasks and responsibilities of the Policy & Economic Development Research Manager may include:
- Author, co-author, and edit final deliverables; provide peer review of final deliverables not directly managed; perform, direct, and contribute to literature review as needed;
- Manage client communication and the development of scopes of work in the form of formal proposals; communicate engagement needs to Senior Management;
- Monitor project deliverable schedule, fee invoicing schedule, budget, client updates, and internal updates and reporting;
- Assign tasks to other team members, in consultation with senior management and the research team itself.
Strategic Initiatives (30%)
The Policy & Economic Development Research Manager will help lead the continued development of practice area products, help lead expansion into new markets, and support firm growth;�
- Track key trends in regional policy, economic development, workforce development, and sustainable growth;
- Mentor junior staff;
- Support the recruitment and retention of research staff;
- Speak publicly on behalf of the firm;
- Author blog posts, editorials, and other ‘thought leadership’ pieces;
- Write and help develop research proposals.
Required Qualifications & Desired Candidate Profile:
- 3+ years of experience working in or at the intersection of policy and research (private sector, government, academia, nonprofit)
- Excellent writing skills both with regard to proposal writing and formal report writing and editing (writing sample required)
- Excellent verbal communication skills including presentation skills
- Familiarity with data analysis using statistical software (Python, R, STATA) and/or willingness to cultivate that expertise
- Demonstrable expertise with PowerPoint and presentation creation; proficient in Microsoft Office
- A graduate degree in economics, public policy, political science, or urban planning desired; M.A./M.S./or PhD
Annual salary range: $120,000–$140,000
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Beacon Economics offers competitive salaries and benefits including (but not limited to) health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and flexible working conditions. Our positions actively offer opportunities for professional development and growth. They are ideal for candidates seeking to develop their own knowledge of the economics consulting space. As a growing firm, Beacon Economics welcomes creativity, an entrepreneurial mindset, and problem-solvers who practice out-of-the-box thinking.
** For all positions, please submit resume, cover letter and writing sample to [email protected]. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
About Beacon Economics
Beacon Economics is one of California’s leading economic research and consulting firms dedicated to delivering accurate, insightful, and objectively based analysis that enables its clients to make informed decisions about policy, investment, growth, and strategy. Leveraging unique proprietary models, vast databases, proven methodologies, and sophisticated policy analysis, Beacon Economics’ work has been used by a diverse array of private and public sector clients including major cities and counties across the western United States, Live Nation Entertainment, Uber, Lyft, The University of California, LA2028 Olympic Bid Committee, Skanska, AEG-IMG, 1st Century Bank, Next 10, the Sacramento Kings, and the California Apartment Association.
How to apply
Beacon Economics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Administrative Support Manager at [email protected]. No phone calls.