Research Analyst (Municipal Finance)

Who We Are
Our Municipal + District Finance team functions in a dynamic, high-energy environment where meeting deadlines is crucial. A successful candidate possesses efficient task and time management skills, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Candidates must be comfortable working under time constraints and on multiple concurrent projects to ensure deadlines are met for our clients. If you're a high-caliber professional driven by excellence and looking for a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, performing work that positively impacts communities, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.
We are looking for a motivated Research Analyst or Analyst to expand our Municipal + District Finance Team in the areas of Development Impact Fees, District Formation and Administration, Fiscal and Economic Analysis, and Reimbursement Audits. The Municipal + District Finance Team helps communities fund their critical infrastructure needs now and into the future.
Harris has offices scattered throughout CA including Sacramento, Concord, Irvine, San Diego, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Ontario. The ideal candidate would work in a hybrid environment, working one day per week out of either our Sacramento or Irvine offices, with the balance of time working in a suitable home office.
The Research Analyst or Analyst role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities and duties:

• Works directly with Senior Analysts and Project Managers on Municipal + District Finance consulting services (including Development Impact Fees, District Formation and Administration, Fiscal and Economic Analysis, and Reimbursement Audits) for cities and counties throughout the West Coast.
• Performs data entry, preliminary analysis, research, technical writing, and other project related tasks assigned by the Project Directors, Managers, or Engineers
• 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
• Coordinates project schedules, updates tracking spreadsheets, and provides support to the team
• Performs research and analyzes infrastructure data and financial models, and prepares reports summarizing results.
• 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
• Adheres to project schedules and proactively providing regular updates to team members.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Urban Planning, Engineering, or Public Administration.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience with projects and programs related to finance, analytical data, development impact fees, district formation and administration, or land development projects including planning, entitlements, economic analysis, or utility rate studies.
• GIS experience or Database experience is a plus.
• Must be an analytical thinker, excellent writer, communicator, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to use MS Office including advanced Excel.
• Strong proficiency with written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage time to meet time-sensitive deadlines, interact with clients, and provide quality work products.
• 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.

About Harris
Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in the planning, designing, and constructing of public infrastructure. We serve clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities by providing a long-term financial framework as they plan their future. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 290 employee-owners.
Harris fosters a collaborative work environment, understanding that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to better serve our clients and their communities. We are deeply passionate about our work, our clients, our team’s personal and professional growth. We offer a mentorship program, on-the-job training, Harris University, and an annual staff summit all aimed at developing well-rounded consultants proficient in the full spectrum of services we provide. Additionally, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and organize social and team building events.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range offered for this position is $65,000-$80,000. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. 
In addition to base salary, we also offer:

• 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

Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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