Senior Economic Development Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead or provide support for projects related to the strategy and implementation of economic development.

• Perform analyses of regional economics, industry sectors, labor markets, and demographics.

• Evaluate community and regional preparedness for attracting, expanding, and retaining businesses.

• Assess industrial and commercial properties for infrastructure, workforce, transportation, utilities, zoning, and overall development readiness.

• Create frameworks for site readiness and expansion readiness.

• Identify key industries based on regional strengths, workforce capabilities, supply chains, and market conditions.

• Conduct interviews with stakeholders and facilitate discussions with employers, government agencies, utilities, educational institutions, and community partners.

• Develop recommendations regarding infrastructure, workforce, incentives, permitting, business climate, and regional competitiveness.

• Assist in EDA-funded planning, implementation, and technical assistance projects.

• Prepare comprehensive reports, implementation roadmaps, presentations, and executive summaries.

• Contribute technical narratives, methodologies, work plans, and qualifications for government proposals.

• Present findings to public officials, boards, economic development organizations, and community stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in economic development, regional planning, site selection, or business attraction and retention.

• Proven experience working with government agencies, economic development organizations (EDOs), or regional planning bodies.

• Experience in site readiness, expansion readiness, or economic development strategy projects.

• Strong knowledge of factors influencing business location decisions.

• Excellent skills in facilitation, writing, and presentation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.