Master’s degree strongly preferred; 8-10 years of progressive experience in the economic development and/or metropolitan policy and planning field; Expertise in quantitative research, data analysis, and related software tools; Experience managing diverse stakeholder groups to consensus and defined outcomes; Experience serving as an organizational representative on policy and community committees; High level understanding of federal, state, and local policy related to economic development and planning; Superb writing, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills; Excellent project management skills, including strong time management, planning, and working with other teams internal and external to the organization; Creative ability to develop and recommend new ideas and strategies that can improve the outcomes and execution of new programming; Experience working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Assist in the design and implementation of strategies outlined in All In|2035: Work with GBC team, Partners, local economic development and community leaders, and other regional stakeholders to design specific multi-year strategies aimed at meeting All In|2035 goals; Work with GBC team to engage Partners, local economic development and community leaders, and other regional stakeholders around strategy implementation via steering committees, working groups, and general relationship building; Work with GBC team to align GBC research, policy, and program development to support strategy implementation.