[Hiring] Senior Analyst @City of Raleigh North Carolina

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Economic Development Senior Analyst for our Small Business Development (SBD) Division, which helps Raleigh’s small businesses grow and thrive by offering funding, best practices, market data, tools, and workforce development resources. This role will emphasize outreach including data collection and analysis, raise awareness of SBD and small business resources, manage grant contracts, and oversee the alignment and functions of workforce development resources.

The Economic Development Senior Analyst will engage directly with small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, offering strategic solutions to broadly serve 20,000+ small businesses across Raleigh. This includes:

• Universal online solutions
• Collaboration with various business support organizations
• Serving as a connector and collaborator with regional workforce development organizations

Qualifications

• Passion for small businesses and their workforce
• Experience engaging with, advocating for, and “speaking the language” of small businesses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent project management and time management skills
• Highly adaptable in rapidly evolving situations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in finance, business, economics, grant management, or a related field
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a passionate team
• Engagement with the local business community
• Professional development opportunities

Company Description

The Department of Economic & Social Advancement (ESA) is dedicated to cultivating strong partnerships both within our organization and throughout the Raleigh community. Our commitment is to cultivate a thriving work and community environment where every individual is valued and respected.

ESA oversees strategy, programming, and projects related to social cohesion and economic development opportunities through:

• Business Engagement & Opportunities Program
• Small Business Development
• Community Relations divisions

ESA is charged with identifying opportunities and implementing practices that advance the City of Raleigh in its economic and social cohesion efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Programs:
  • Leads the City’s Façade Rehabilitation Grant Program
  • Provides administrative support for City Business Investment Grant program
  • Develops Process Documentation for assigned programs
• Partnerships:
  • Supports and collaborates with Raleigh’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
  • Strengthens ties with Workforce Development partners
  • Identifies new opportunities with main street entrepreneurial spaces
• Resources and Tools:
  • Collaborates with ESA Department Communications Analyst
  • Supports the coordination and publication of periodic program reports
  • Leverages existing and emerging technologies for small business support
  • Develops tailored workforce development resources
• Outreach and Engagement:
  • Coordinates and supports SBD public events
  • Leads and participates in SBD Outreach initiatives
  • Utilizes persuasive communication to increase business support
  • Travel throughout the city for outreach initiatives
• Strategic:
  • Manages assigned programs in alignment with the City’s Economic Development Strategy
  • Supports assigned City Strategic Plan Initiative Team activities
  • Identifies opportunities to develop and grow small businesses
• Other Duties:
  • Inspire, guide, and support SBD team in supervisor absence
  • Field, address, and refer incoming service requests from small businesses
  • Administration of SBD Division P-Card
  • Supports broader ESA Departmental goals and collaborations