Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving complex challenges in public infrastructure planning and financing. They are seeking a motivated Research Analyst to join their Municipal + District Finance Team, where the role involves performing data analysis, technical writing, and collaborating on projects related to Development Impact Fees and Fiscal Analysis.
Responsibilities
- Works directly with Project Directors, Managers, and Engineers on consulting services related to Development Impact Fees, District Formation and Administration, Fiscal and Economic Analysis, and Reimbursement Audits
- Performs data entry, analysis, research, technical writing, and other project related tasks assigned by senior staff
- Generates and updates project documents and deliverables utilizing MS Office Suite
- Performs data entry duties by inputting information quickly and accurately from a variety of sources into a database
- Assists with project schedules, updates tracking spreadsheets, and provides support to the team
- Performs increasingly complex and specialized research and analyzes financial, accounting, operational, and statistical data to prepare technical reports summarizing results
- Develops and maintains financial, economic, and feasibility analyses and assessments, including identifying recommendations and alternative options
- Prepares written technical components for proposals, analyses, and assessments
- Proofreads documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, redundancy, composition, style, etc
- Summarizes analysis and findings for different audiences, writing clearly and with attention to detail
- Occasionally interacts with clients, the general public, and developers
- Communicates clearly with supervisors, staff, and other colleagues to address both project and team needs
- Adheres to project schedules and proactively providing regular updates to team members
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Economics, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration or related degree
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a professional office setting
- Candidates with civil or infrastructure engineering experience are highly encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience in capital improvement planning, infrastructure cost estimating, or public works project development
- Must be an analytical thinker, excellent writer, communicator, well-organized, and detail-oriented
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong skills across the MS Office Suite
- Strong proficiency with written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage time effectively to meet deadlines, interact with clients, train staff, oversee quality control, and contribute to presentations
- Basic proficiency with principles and practices of operational assessments and analysis, principles, methodologies, and practices of research and data collection
- Be proactive, solution-oriented, collaborative, and work well with different team members in an efficient manner
- Be curious and resourceful – proactively seek a deeper understanding of your work and ways to maximize the value for clients
- Approach all work in accordance with Harris' Purpose, Vision, and Shared Values
- Some travel within California, Washington, and Nevada may be required
- GIS experience or database experience is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- ESOP
- 401K Match
- PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
- Health & Well-Being Allowance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
- Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave
Company Overview
Harris & Associates provides a comprehensive array of services to a clientele which ranges from individuals and small businesses. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.jwharrislaw.com/.
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