Manage and lead the Economic Research and Analysis department, part of the Center for Economic Transformation (CET). Proactively work with other departments to understand and meet research, data and analysis needs relevant to real estate development, asset management, financial incentives, industry sector analysis, and other core NYCEDC businesses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Vet requests from other EDC departments and City for Department's assistance in evaluating the impact of economic development policies and projects; ensure issues are properly framed.
  • With Department staff, determine appropriate methodology and information source(s) for specific projects
  • Supervise the production of economic and fiscal impact estimates (Return to City, Loss to City, Economic Impact including input-output models)
  • Lead staff performing various types of economic analysis, and directly work on such analysis when required
  • Provide both verbal and written briefings on economic issues to EDC and City senior leadership, with particular emphasis on translating technical/quantitative information for non-technical audiences
  • Represent EDC / the City as appropriate in testimony pertaining to economic analysis, e.g. City Council hearings
  • Review and edit Department publications
  • Manage Department budget, staff resource allocation, and associated management tasks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Senior-level management experience in economic development or other public policy
  • Comfortable interfacing with senior officials with City, State, and Federal agencies as well as with consultants and senior business leaders.
  • Collaborative and strategically oriented.
  • Excellent consultative and influencing skills.
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders in the public eye

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Economics, or equivalent qualification, with experience dealing with urban economics and economic development policy
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • MS Office, Internet, statistical software (e.g. Stata)
  • Demonstrated interest in applied microeconomics issues
  • Familiarity with sources of data on employment, wages, and other economic indicators
  • Familiarity with New York City economy and local economic development issues

About Economic Research and Analysis:

The Economic Research and Analysis Department (ERA) provides economic analyses and comprehensive research to identify and examine complex economic issues, formulate sound economic development policies, and enable decision-makers to choose strategies that maximize economic and fiscal returns to the City. The department conducts economic and fiscal impact analyses on City projects including real estate developments, tax incentive programs, and major citywide events such as national political conventions and large-scale public art exhibitions. ERA also engages in in-depth industry research, and maintains databases of key economic indicators that are used to track local economic trends, respond to press inquiries, and publish monthly reports highlighting significant developments in the City’s economy.

About NYCEDC:

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a non-profit organization that reports to the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding. The NYCEDC is charged with encouraging economic growth in New York City through a variety of means, including facilitating real estate development, improving infrastructure, attracting and retaining businesses, and conducting economic research and analysis. Additional information on NYCEDC can be found by visiting http://www.nycedc.com/.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EDC offers excellent benefits, including company-paid 401(a) pension plan and 403(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan, medical, dental and vision benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

To apply please go to: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NYCEDC&cws=1&rid=547