Analyst

Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving complex challenges in public infrastructure planning and financing. They are seeking a motivated Research Analyst to join their Municipal + District Finance Team, where the role involves conducting financial analysis, managing project documentation, and collaborating with various professionals to support community infrastructure needs. Responsibilities Works directly with Project Directors, Managers, and Engineers on consulting services related to Development Impact Fees, District Formation and Administration, Fiscal and Economic Analysis, and Reimbursement Audits Performs data entry, analysis, research, technical writing, and other project related tasks assigned by senior staff 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 Assists with project schedules, updates tracking spreadsheets, and provides support to the team Performs increasingly complex and specialized research and analyzes financial, accounting, operational, and statistical data to prepare technical reports summarizing results Develops and maintains financial, economic, and feasibility analyses and assessments, including identifying recommendations and alternative options 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 Communicates clearly with supervisors, staff, and other colleagues to address both project and team needs Adheres to project schedules and proactively providing regular updates to team members Skills Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Economics, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration or related degree A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a professional office setting Candidates with civil or infrastructure engineering experience are highly encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience in capital improvement planning, infrastructure cost estimating, or public works project development Must be an analytical thinker, excellent writer, communicator, well-organized, and detail-oriented Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong skills across the MS Office Suite Strong proficiency with written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage time effectively to meet deadlines, interact with clients, train staff, oversee quality control, and contribute to presentations 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 GIS experience or database experience is a plus Benefits 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 Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave Company Overview Harris & Associates is a civil engineering company that offers construction management, civil engineering, and design services. It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Concord, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is