The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an Analyst to support the work of understanding and improving state and local policy factors that enable economic growth and job creation in Virginia. The Economic Competitiveness Division is responsible for identifying economic growth opportunities for the Commonwealth, and crafting budget and policy proposals to enhance Virginia’s competitiveness for those opportunities. On this dynamic team, the Analyst will be responsible for providing timely, thoughtful research and analyses of how Virginia compares to other states, communicating insights, and developing and implementing solutions to overcome the state’s most critical economic challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities to improve Virginia’s competitiveness for high-impact target industries, attract new economic development projects, and strengthen the workforce
• Develop expertise on target industries and generate policy proposals
• Research, summarize, and track policies and programs on a range of issues
• Extract, compile, and analyze economic data from multiple sources to provide analytic support for public policy initiatives
• Assist in developing strategies to capitalize on key regional economic development assets
• Support the development of VEDP’s operational and strategic planning efforts
• Support discrete projects and workstreams

Skills:

• Strategic analysis and creative problem-solving
• Data analysis skills, including the ability to forecast trends from historical data
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders (team members, staff, local and regional partners)
• Eagerness to conduct qualitative/quantitative analyses and communicate insights in visually compelling ways
• Excellent attention to detail, as written work will often be scrutinized and relied upon by outside entities
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint required
• Preferred, but not required, familiarity/experience with data and statistical analysis software, such as Tableau, Python, SQL, R, Stata, or others

Experience:

• Background in social science (economics, public policy, or political science), mathematics, data analytics, business, accounting, or a related field
• Experience in analysis and applying quantitative skills to solve problems preferred

Students graduating in Spring 2024 are encouraged to apply. This is an entry-level position.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

All candidates must apply through our website https://www.vedp.org/careers. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants must provide a résumé and a cover letter. Salary Minimum: $55,000. Application deadline: March 22, 2024.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vedphr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.