Analyst - Economics

AECOM
Chicago - United States
S: Competitive

AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public- and private-sector clients. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine's annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by Fortune magazine as a World's Most Admired Company. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high-rise buildings and government. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients' projects. A Fortune 500 firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

About the Business Line
Economics
We provide services with a concentration in economic analysis. Our economic services encompass planning and programming, measuring and testing, and strategy and implementation for a broad range of clients.

Job Summary

General Interest in conducting research – i.e. online, via telephone, various industry and news publications
Strong quantitative skills -. Able to analyze economic and demographic data, real estate data, and similar data sources.
Good writing skills - Able to clearly, concisely, and creatively communicate a wide range of data in a narrative / paragraph form, using MS Word or Powerpoint.
Strong Interpersonal skills – willingness to take initiative; ability to work in a team environment, across offices and regions, communicating information clearly.
Understanding / experience with software such as Arcview GIS, and statistical software, primarily Microsoft Excel.
Ability to prioritize tasks, work within variable deadlines, and handle multiple assignments that may vary in subject matter and technical requirements.
The applicant should have a general interest in economics, real estate, and economic development, public policy, planning, recreation & tourism, attractions, and/or public-use facilities. Current areas of focus include Sports facility economics, Renewable energy, and Economic development, including revitalization of older commercial and industrial corridors

Minimum Requirements
Bachelors Degree required in economics, planning, public policy or related
0-4 years professional experience working for a company involved in planning, economic development or sports and leisure
Interest in sports economics

Preferred Qualifications

Experience calculating fiscal & economic impacts is important.
Experience with real estate financial modeling is useful
Prior experience with sports industry economics
Willingness to travel for work
Masters in Economics, Public Policy, or MBA preferred

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