The Regional Economic Analyst (REA) is responsible for collecting, maintaining and providing data required by Region 1 Planning Council’s local government partners to respond to site selectors and businesses looking to relocate and expand in Northern Illinois. The REA will serve as the subject matter expert for local and regional economic, demographic and site-readiness data that Northern Illinois local governments need to successfully respond to business attraction and business retention proposals and requests for information.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in economic development, urban planning, public administration and policy, community development or another related field. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of progressive responsibilities and relevant experience is preferred.

Annual completion of Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act training is required.

Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certificate preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits: Rate of pay will take into consideration prior applicable experience. Full-time positions include a generous paid time off package including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and floating holiday time, and access to health, dental, vision, and life insurances; flex, dependent care, and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; and retirement plans including IMRF pension and 457 deferred compensation.

About Region 1 Planning Council: R1Planning, a special-purpose, regional government agency, is an engine for regional collaboration and governmental efficiency in Northern Illinois. We serve a six-county area through long-term, multi-jurisdictional, and state and federal projects including analytics, funding, and planning.

What do our team members love about working at R1? Our team is passionate about doing work that makes a meaningful, multifaceted impact on the region and its residents. Team members enjoy working with one another, with a mix of individual and collaborative work that advances their skills, knowledge, and experience.

Disclosures

• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the US. However, we cannot sponsor visas.
• Preference will be given to persons living (or willing to relocate within the first 60 days of employment) within a 45-minute commute.
• Employment is subject to drug screening.
• Region 1 Planning Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• After reviewing the posted starting pay and benefits posted for this position, what are you compensation expectations?
• While interested in all qualified candidates, please confirm the applicant understands this employer is unable to sponsor an employment visa.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person