Research Analyst

Job Overview

The position of Research Analyst reports to the Senior Director of Business Intelligence and will manage and execute research requests submitted to the Research & Analytics team. Additionally, the Research Analyst will assist with strategy, data gathering/management, and analytics in support of GPEC’s lead generation and business attraction objectives. The Research Analyst manages a team of interns who assist with these duties, assigning projects to them as needed and reviewing their work. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities  

Research Pipeline Management 

  • Manage multiple research projects simultaneously without missing delivery deadlines. 
  • Compile information to make a compelling business case for prospective clients interested in the region. 
  • Interface with community members to facilitate collection and assembly of relevant information with clients. 
  • Provide research support and advice to other internal teams to co-develop marketing materials, strategic documents, and other analyses consistent with the organization’s economic development objectives. 
  • Develop financial and economic impact modeling and conduct analysis.  
  • Create data visualizations and maps. 
  • Write concise and effective briefs, reports, white papers, and presentations.

Business Attraction Strategy Support 

  • Oversee weekly automated email campaigns, including data generation, data cleaning, upload to CRM, and notification of internal stakeholders. 
  • Support Business Development team at trade shows and conferences, either through conference portal outreach or one-off email campaigns. 
  • Maintain metrics for recurring campaigns and perform analyses of outreach efforts as needed. 
  • Interface with different GPEC departments to execute goals described above and communicate results to relevant teams. 

Requirements, Qualifications and Desired Traits 

  • This is a junior role, envisioned for a candidate who has recently graduated or has one to three years of relevant professional experience. 
  • BA/BS degree or higher in economics, business, public policy, geography, urban and regional planning, or related fields is preferred. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel required. Candidates with advanced skills in Excel preferred. 
  • Experience with Salesforce, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, Python, and/or economic and fiscal modeling is preferred. Candidates without one or more of these skills will still be considered, and, if hired, will be trained to a basic level of proficiency. 
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills required. 
  • Work within a team to complete projects and ensure accuracy in reporting.  
  • Strong familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research design and techniques. 
  • Highly motivated self-starter who works well independently and with teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with high-level decision-makers. 
  • Sense of urgency to meet or exceed goals. 
  • Professional demeanor at all times. 

Physical/Mental Demands 

  • Perform assigned duties in dynamic conditions. 
  • Maintain visual attention and mental concentration for significant periods of time. 
  • Solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
  • Read, analyze and interpret many forms of data. 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. 
  • Perform assigned job duties under constant time pressures. 
  • Complete tasks at a computer terminal and monitor.  
  • Effectively communicate with senior management, peers, subordinates and board of directors. 

Application Information

Salary range is dependent on experience & offers a full range of benefits. Qualified candidates should respond by sending a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@gpec.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

About the Greater Phoenix Economic Council 

Established in 1989, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) actively works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. As the regional economic development organization, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa and Pinal counties, and more than 220 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Consistently ranked as a top national economic development organization, GPEC’s approach to connectivity extends beyond the fabric of the community. Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial technology-focused companies that are committed to changing the game. As a result, over the past 35 years, GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping over 1,000 companies, creating nearly 190,000 jobs and more than $69 billion in capital investment.

GPEC Values

  • We are an inclusive, diverse family 
  • We lead from the front 
  • We are change agents 
  • We promote intellectual curiosity 
  • We remain on the edge 
  • We are agile and adapt to change 
  • We are tenacious 
  • We are committed to selfless service 

GPEC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national, social, or ethnic origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.