Analyst

Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving complex challenges in public infrastructure planning and financing. They are seeking a motivated Research Analyst to join their Municipal + District Finance Team, where the role involves conducting financial analysis, managing project documentation, and collaborating with various professionals to support community infrastructure needs.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with Project Directors, Managers, and Engineers on consulting services related to Development Impact Fees, District Formation and Administration, Fiscal and Economic Analysis, and Reimbursement Audits
• Performs data entry, analysis, research, technical writing, and other project related tasks assigned by senior staff
• Generates and updates project documents and deliverables utilizing MS Office Suite
• Performs data entry duties by inputting information quickly and accurately from a variety of sources into a database
• Assists with project schedules, updates tracking spreadsheets, and provides support to the team
• Performs increasingly complex and specialized research and analyzes financial, accounting, operational, and statistical data to prepare technical reports summarizing results
• Develops and maintains financial, economic, and feasibility analyses and assessments, including identifying recommendations and alternative options
• Prepares written technical components for proposals, analyses, and assessments. Proofreads documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, redundancy, composition, style, etc
• Summarizes analysis and findings for different audiences, writing clearly and with attention to detail
• Occasionally interacts with clients, the general public, and developers
• Communicates clearly with supervisors, staff, and other colleagues to address both project and team needs
• Adheres to project schedules and proactively providing regular updates to team members

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Economics, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration or related degree
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a professional office setting
• Candidates with civil or infrastructure engineering experience are highly encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience in capital improvement planning, infrastructure cost estimating, or public works project development
• Must be an analytical thinker, excellent writer, communicator, well-organized, and detail-oriented
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong skills across the MS Office Suite
• Strong proficiency with written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage time effectively to meet deadlines, interact with clients, train staff, oversee quality control, and contribute to presentations
• Basic proficiency with principles and practices of operational assessments and analysis, principles, methodologies, and practices of research and data collection
• Be proactive, solution-oriented, collaborative, and work well with different team members in an efficient manner
• Be curious and resourceful – proactively seek a deeper understanding of your work and ways to maximize the value for clients
• Approach all work in accordance with Harris' Purpose, Vision, and Shared Values
• Some travel within California, Washington, and Nevada may be required
• GIS experience or database experience is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• ESOP
• 401K Match
• PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
• Health & Well-Being Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
• Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave

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