Position: Research Analyst

Reports to: Director of Public Affairs & Communications

Function: The Research Analyst develops, manages, and maintains research data to support overall economic development and communications efforts of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership (DSP). This position is responsible for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, trends and strategies to support DSP’s mission to build value downtown.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Research, track and serve as information source for all downtown development projects, including preparation of annual and/or quarterly reports.
• Manage and maintain a database of all downtown properties including commercial and government buildings, residential properties and land.
• Manage the Street Level Retail and Services database.
• Track retail and residential occupancy and sales on an ongoing basis and prepare reports on aquarterly basis or as needed.
• Conduct research, collect market data and maintain files on office, residential and retail space indowntown Sacramento and the surrounding metropolitan area.
• Identify and track employee and business census data to identify trends, monitor perceptionsand track progress of business retention and recruitment efforts in downtown Sacramento.
• Provide research for various internal and external requests, replying in a timely manner andperforming research as needed or requested.
• Monitor new and existing research, collect market data and maintain files on relevant marketand economic development information from other downtowns and related markets throughout the country.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Assist in the development, execution and analysis of various downtown surveys.
• Organize and maintain internal research and assets library.
• Collect and consolidate data on consumers, competitors and marketplace into reports andpresentations.
• Research, retrieve and manage data for key DSP reports.
• Track and catalogue reporting analytics in coordination with Communications Department.
• Generate and distribute key standard reports.
• Monitor, maintain and update all appropriate research data and market information on the DSPwebsites.
• Manage and maintain up-to-date downtown database of property owners,businesses/merchants, stakeholders and various contacts.
• Track trends and insights of special events, festivals, promotions and/or activities organized byDSP, as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and to multi-task
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking
• Work well in a fast-paced team environment
• Knowledge of statistical packages, databases and MS Office
• Excellent understanding of search engines, web analytics and business research tools
• Familiarity with CRM programs, Co-Star and/or GIS
• Adequate knowledge of data collection methods (polls, surveys etc.)
• 1-2 years of experience with BA or BS degree in Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Planning or related field