Senior Analyst / Manager, Strategy & Analytics

Summary

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Deliver location and market analyses. Build strategic site rankings, market comparison screeners, total cost models, commute and drive-time studies, labor market assessments and portfolio consolidation analyses, typically on timelines of three days to three weeks.
• Own projects end to end. Scope requests with advisors, define the right approach and data, build and QA the model, and deliver client-ready outputs while managing several engagements at once.
• Support pursuits at the point of sale. Produce rapid location analytics, demos and market assessments that help advisors open doors and differentiate Cresa in competitive pitches.
• Tell the story. Turn complex analysis into clear visuals and recommendations in Tableau and PowerPoint, and present alongside advisors to client stakeholders, typically by video, when needed.
• Make the work repeatable. Build reusable Alteryx workflows, Tableau templates and standard deliverables so common requests take less time and cost less to deliver.
• Leverage AI. Use AI tools daily to accelerate research, data preparation, code, QA and first-draft narratives, with sound judgment about verification and client confidentiality, and share what works with the team.
• Steward our data. Maintain data quality and documentation across labor, demographic, geospatial and cost data sources, and help evaluate new data partners.
• Grow the bench. Mentor analysts and interns as the team grows, and contribute case studies and examples for internal marketing to advisors.

Required

Preferred

Technology and data platforms

Education/Experience

What success looks like in the first year

Physical Requirements

• This is a remote position requiring extended periods of computer work and a reliable home office setup. Occasional travel may be required for client meetings and team sessions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• NOTE: The job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; supervisors may assign other duties as deemed necessary.
• Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.