Senior Analyst

ABOUT US | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities.

We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives.

From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans and then into job-producing, community-strengthening assets.

Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions, philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments.

HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, and Washington D.C. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.

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THE ROLE | We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join us, based in the HR&A Office in Los Angeles. Our analytical staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure and help to drive our data-driven approach to city building.

Senior Analysts are mid-level professionals with at least 4 years of professional experience who own the substance of our client work products. Day-to-day tasks range from project to project and often include:

• Real estate market analysis
• Housing and land use regulation review 
• Preparation of real estate pro formas for a range of uses, including affordable housing, market rate, and public-private financing/implementation structures
• Transaction structuring and negotiations support
• Infrastructure funding and financing strategies 
• GIS mapping 
• Fiscal and economic impact modeling 
• Public policy analysis (particularly around incentive design and infrastructure implementation)
• Other forms of data analysis and research 

Senior Analysts also help prepare written reports, presentations in PowerPoint, and Excel models for clients, as well as proposals for new projects. Senior Analysts often play a team management role, directing Research Analysts and Analysts on task assignments and providing training.

The positions provide significant opportunities for growth and diversity within the role as individual project portfolios change. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | We are looking for candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative skills, a passion for urban development and policy, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today – including in California and the Los Angeles region. Ideal Senior Analysts will bring a demonstrated capacity for leadership, critical thinking, creativity and other capabilities aligned with the roles and responsibilities described above, including:

• Demonstrated experience in complex analysis, including financial modeling and statistical analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Proficiency in synthesizing analysis and presenting findings clearly to internal executive leadership and external clients.
• Proven ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of precision and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing written reports, client presentations, and proposals.
• Experience managing project tasks, mentoring junior staff, and taking ownership of project deliverables. 
• Real estate transaction experience is a plus, though not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, or Public Policy.
• Master’s degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field is preferred. 
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within the California real estate and housing context, laws, regulations, and policies is preferred.

HYBRID WORK POLICY | HR&A fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment through our hybrid work policy. Employees work from the office at least two days a week, which allows individuals the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives while maintaining a strong connection to their teams. 

COMPENSATION | The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $116,800, plus the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. Where an offer falls inside this pay range is dependent on experience. We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience. We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the opportunity to benefit from the firm’s growth over time through participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage.

HOW TO APPLY | HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, click here. Please submit your cover letter and your resume as a single PDF document. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

We ask that you submit a version of your resume that has your school information removed. There is no need to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g., “B.A. Communications”). However, please remove all undergraduate and graduate school name references. This request is part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].