Economic Development Analyst I - Finance Division (Office of Economic Development) - (Unclassified Position)

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Job Summary

As a senior-level analyst, coordinates and conducts a variety of activities such as gathering and disseminating business information, marketing, and negotiating financial incentives with prospective businesses to promote business growth and retention in the City of Dallas. Job Description

Overview

The Economic Development Analyst I position may perform and coordinate a variety of activities for the Office of Economic Development according to assigned program area/division. General responsibilities may include assisting with the following: development and/or research information and databases, compiling and analyzing data, disseminating business and demographic information, drafting briefing materials, content and financial aspects of City Council agenda items and Council Resolutions, negotiation of financial incentives for prospective business investors and developers, financial analysis for the department's operating funds, and/or the creation and retention of jobs.

Essential Functions

Real Estate, Business and/or Community Development Divisions:

1 Assists with the development and implementation of programs and activities that serve to foster business development and retention, as well as create opportunities for new jobs and/or retention of existing ones to promote an attractive business climate within the City of Dallas.

2 Develops a functional professional working relationship with business owners, private and governmental agencies and stakeholders to build public-private partnerships and catalyst projects that will foster further development and create/retain jobs.

3 Interacts with expanding and relocating companies to disseminate information regarding City incentive programs to encourage the creation of new businesses in Dallas, expand businesses to the City of Dallas market, or motivate existing Dallas businesses to further contribute to the City’s economic development.

4 Researches, compiles and analyzes economic and demographic data that may be used by the Office of Economic Development staff in the development of briefing materials, and responds to or assesses business proposals included in fiscal impact analyses.

5 May provide support to a variety of projects intended to further economic development in the City that may include production of management reports and drafting response letters, tables, impact models and other items deemed relevant/pertinent by supervisor.

6 Manages multiple projects, is reliable, meets deadlines, prioritizes and organizes work assignments, and works well individually and as part of a team.

7 Exercises sound judgment, tact, creativity, resourcefulness and leadership in dealing with residents, developers, City officials, outside agencies, committees and boards.

8 Assists in the development and/or research of information and databases, compiling and analyzing data, and/or contract compliance monitoring work.

9 Assists in drafting financial aspects of City Council agenda items and Council Resolutions.

10 Develops and maintains website and social media content.

11 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Finance Division

1 Assists with the development of the department's operating budget.

2 Prepares monthly expenditure, revenue, and performance measure reports for submission to the Budget Office.

3 Tracks and reconciles revenues, expenditures, position counts and FTEs.

4 Develops revenue and expenditure forecasts.

5 Performs fund accounting for department's operating funds, including preparation of cash balance analyses and preparation of journal entries and other accounting documents in the City's financial system.

6 Assists with procurement activities and service contract solicitations.

7 Provides administrative support with human resource business processes such as entering job requisitions, Classification Action Forms, and running Workday reports as authorized.

8 Prepares ad hoc financial reports upon request; provides accurate information on budgeting, financial controls, data collection, and analytical methodologies.

9 Conducts and performs various research activities and projects as assigned.

10 Meets all budget request deadlines while ensuring technical accuracy, accountability, and transparency in financial matters.

11 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a four (4) year accredited college with an emphasis on any or several of the following: Urban Planning, Public Administration, Economic Development, Real Estate Development, Economics, Mathematics, IT and/or GIS, Finance/Accounting.
• An Associate degree preferably in Science area or at least two (2) years of college credit in areas listed and two (2) years of work experience in some of the Essential Functions in an economic development organization may qualify for an entry level position.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1 Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically both internally and externally at all levels.

2 Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

3 Demonstrated proficiency or ability to gain proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS mapping software, geospatial data analysis, data visualization, dashboards, story maps, infographics, etc.

4 Collaboration in dashboard and/or database development, maintenance, analysis.

5 Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and/or Salesforce.

6 Knowledge of how to interpret, compile, analyze, present results and/or draft reports or determinations related to contractual agreements and/or financial data (some knowledge and/or understanding of budgets, expenditures, estimates, reconciliations, municipal budgeting is desirable).

8 Maintains punctual and regular attendance, arrives prepared for assigned meetings, and is ready and able to perform regular work responsibilities.

9 Must be flexible and able to work extended hours as needed.

Note: Depending on the division for which applying, some or all of those listed in this section would be applicable.

Salary Range

$55,432.00 - $65,062.40

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.