Data Analyst, Principal

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) serves as the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency for metro Atlanta working to foster thriving communities across the region through collaborative data-informed planning and investment. ARC coordinates regional growth and development transportation and natural resource planning to prepare for the future of the metro Atlanta region. Central to this mission is the calibration and application of socioeconomic models that generate accurate reliable and defensible regional forecasts which serve as the foundation for sound long-range planning decisions across the region.
The ARC Office of Research and Innovation is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to manage and enhance our regional forecasting this role the Principal Data Analyst will lead the application and enhancement of ARCs REMI (Regional Economic Models Inc.) modeling platform develop regional socioeconomic forecasts conduct economic impact analyses and produce data insights and strategic intelligence that support critical regional initiatives policy decisions and planning priorities. This position serves as a key technical leader in ensuring the rigor accuracy and policy relevance of the forecasts and analyses that inform regional planning and decision-making. The Principal Data Analyst will also collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to translate complex economic and demographic trends into actionable insights that support ARCs long-range vision and strategic objectives.

Calibrate enhance and run the REMI economic modeling application to develop regional socioeconomic forecasts to support agency planning priorities.
Compile process and integrate data from federal state local and proprietary sources (e.g. Census BEA BLS Woods & Poole) to support modeling and forecasting.
Document modeling assumptions methodologies and data sources to ensure transparency reproducibility and defensibility of forecasts.
Develop economic impact analysis to evaluate the effects of policies investments and major initiatives on the region.
Translate complex analytical results into clear reports visualizations briefings and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences including staff member governments and stakeholders.
Support ARC spatial economic modeling projects.
Collaborate with planning transportation natural resources and other departments to align forecasts and analyses with agency planning needs and priorities.
Respond to data and analysis requests from internal teams local governments partner agencies and the public.
Stay current with advances in economic modeling forecasting methods and data-analysis tools and recommend improvements to ARCs modeling and forecasting capabilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelors degree in Economics Statistics Data Science Urban/Regional Planning Public Policy or a closely related field.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in economic modeling forecasting planning data analysis or applied quantitative research.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Preferred Qualifications:
A masters degree or doctoral degree is preferred.
Hands-on experience with REMI is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with statistical and data analysis tools is preferred.
Experience in a regional planning government or public-sector research setting.
Familiarity with regional transportation landuse or demographic forecasting models.

Strong understanding of regional and urban economics demography and applied econometrics.
Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro for spatial data analysis and mapping.
Demonstrated experience developing running and interpreting econometric or economic impact models.
Experience working with major socioeconomic and economic data sources (e.g. U.S. Census ACS BEA BLS).
Strong data visualization and reporting skills.
Commitment to accuracy transparency and reproducibility in analytical work.
High attention to detail intellectual curiosity and adaptability. Comfortable working independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects track progress and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

About ARC:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

1. Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area.
2. Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources.
3. Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency.
4. Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues.
5. A competitive economythat is inclusive innovative and resilient.

Our Core Values

Excellence A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agencys and our colleagues success.

Equity We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community and that policy should be directed with impartiality fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity In our conduct communication and collaboration with each other and the regions residents we will act with consistency honesty transparency fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process:

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity EmployerARC does not discriminate on the basis of race color age national origin sex religion or disability.

To request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC at or Human Resources via email at .