Economist, Public Finance Job at Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).
Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer
WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,400 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.
PLANNING PRACTICE
We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.
DESCRIPTION
As a Public Finance Technical Specialist, you will help grow the public finance practice through your talents and network in the industry. You will have an opportunity to engage in business development activities and create your market where you excel the most. You will be an integral team member and perform a breadth of consultant functions under different teams formed specifically to address each client’s need. This may include economic and fiscal impact analysis for municipalities, grant writing, infrastructure funding, market and real estate analysis, performance audits, preparation of studies, field work and interviews with client staff. You will also serve as project manager to interact closely with the client and make presentations.
Work collaboratively on project teams in the economic and public funding space.
Make contact with your client network to keep in touch on industry activities and opportunities
Follow up on business leads and engage in proposal preparation
Keep our clients satisfied working on their projects and communicating with them
Interact with other Michael Baker staff locally and nationally to further company goals
Prepare high quality work products on budget and on schedule
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance/Accounting, Engineering or Urban and City Planning, or a related field, from an accredited four-year college or university.
3- 5 years’ experience in Municipal Finance/Economics/Planning.
Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal, and be able to analyze complex data and communicate them in simpler terms.
Need to be outgoing, organized, independent, and assertive. You’ll also need to be able to network and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
Computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular strong knowledge of Excel.
A motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$115,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY : Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.
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Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer
WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,400 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.
PLANNING PRACTICE
We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.
DESCRIPTION
As a Public Finance Technical Specialist, you will help grow the public finance practice through your talents and network in the industry. You will have an opportunity to engage in business development activities and create your market where you excel the most. You will be an integral team member and perform a breadth of consultant functions under different teams formed specifically to address each client’s need. This may include economic and fiscal impact analysis for municipalities, grant writing, infrastructure funding, market and real estate analysis, performance audits, preparation of studies, field work and interviews with client staff. You will also serve as project manager to interact closely with the client and make presentations.
Work collaboratively on project teams in the economic and public funding space.
Make contact with your client network to keep in touch on industry activities and opportunities
Follow up on business leads and engage in proposal preparation
Keep our clients satisfied working on their projects and communicating with them
Interact with other Michael Baker staff locally and nationally to further company goals
Prepare high quality work products on budget and on schedule
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance/Accounting, Engineering or Urban and City Planning, or a related field, from an accredited four-year college or university.
3- 5 years’ experience in Municipal Finance/Economics/Planning.
Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal, and be able to analyze complex data and communicate them in simpler terms.
Need to be outgoing, organized, independent, and assertive. You’ll also need to be able to network and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
Computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular strong knowledge of Excel.
A motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$115,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY : Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.