Economic AnalystPoints Consulting

Location: Moscow, Idaho (or flexible remote work arrangements for qualified candidates located within Idaho or eastern Washington)

Type: Full-time Employee

Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000 (DOE)

Reports to: President of Points Consulting

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Apply To: info@points-consulting.com

Learn more on our website here: Join Our Team – Points Consulting

Economic Analyst Position Overview

Points Consulting (PC) is an established leader in the fields of economic strategy and development, land use, and real estate optimization. Our growing team is composed of economists, financial analysts, planners, and appraisers. We are seeking to enhance our roster by adding an Economic Analyst.

PC's Economic Analysts assist with a variety of research tasks on our consulting projects for clients in the fields of higher education, economic development, workforce development and real estate analytics. Remote work may be an option in the long-term, but the worker may be required commit to working in the Moscow, Idaho office for a period of 6-months to 1 year. 

Future Expectations

This is not just a short-term gig but a significant career opportunity. When we find the right candidate, we will commit to training that person to become a highly capable and highly valued consultant. Wages will increase in connection with that increased productivity. 

PC has grown significantly since starting in 2019. We are ready to add more fuel to our business so we can continue to expand and influence the above-mentioned industries with our unique perspective and ideas. 

Tasks could include each of the following: 

• Accessing socioeconomic and real estate data from a variety of government and proprietary databases

• Research on strategic and comprehensive planning, land use, planning and zoning, community/economic development, real estate, and related topics 

• Participating in qualitative data gathering activities (i.e.: in-depth interviews, focus groups, etc.) by active listening, asking questions, and taking notes

• Producing narrative summary, economic implications, and conclusions based on data collected

• Developing and presenting slide decks for external audiences 

• Interact directly with clients via phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings

• Work collaboratively with PC’s team of analysts and our prime and subcontractors 

• Cleaning, formatting, and displaying data in tables and charts appropriate for presentation to clients

• Progressively work toward project manager skills and responsibilities with guidance of supervisor 

• An interest and desire to take initiative when work needs to be completed

• Willingness to travel as needed both regionally and nationally, no more than 20 trips per year

PC is looking for somebody with strong interest and some past exposure to economics and economic theories. Moreover, the right candidate will have an ingrained desire to understand economic and social issues deeply. For this position, formal education is less important than the right mental orientation and a willingness to learn. That said, the preferred candidate would have an undergraduate degree (or higher) in economics or a related discipline, or 3+ years’ experience using socioeconomics to deliver insights, or both. Relevant qualifications include:

• Proficiency with MS office products, particularly Excel, Word and Power Point

• Experience finding data and information on the internet from root sources

• Functional level understanding of mathematic and statistical concepts, at minimum (i.e.: Algebra, and Statistics)

• Ability to write in a concise, winsome, and engaging fashion

• Experience finding and analyzing socioeconomic data from government websites (e.g.: Census, BLS, BEA, etc.)

• Bonus: experience with any of the following software tools: ArcGIS, STATA, SPSS, R, and Tableau

• Double Bonus: any candidates who are certified in GIS and/or real estate appraisers 

Educational Background

We are not looking to hire primarily based on educational accomplishment. That said, educational backgrounds with relevant overlap with this role include: economics, finance, business, statistics, public policy, economic/community development, and regional planning. 

At Points Consulting, we work with municipalities, nonprofits, private developers, economic development organizations, and special taxing districts across the United States with a particular emphasis on rural and small/mid-sized metropolitan areas. More specifically, our work includes comprehensive planning support, economic/fiscal impact analysis, housing needs assessments & action plans, market studies, feasibility analyses, strategic planning, and public policy solutions. We value community input, analytical rigor, market-based thinking, and strong communication. We emphasize practical, implementable solutions that consider market realities, community priorities, and fiscal sustainability.

• Company bonus pool (details to be provided)

• Time off for nearly all federal holidays plus an extended Christmas/New Year’s break

• Flexible schedule for the 12 weeks of summer

• 401(k) program plus company match

• Employer contributing health insurance plan

• Direct supervision and mentorship from firm leadership including company President

• Opportunity to help shape a growing consulting practice with national project exposure