Community Analyst

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking a Community Analyst with specialized experience using Esri's ArcGIS Business Analyst (Web and Pro) and a creative ability to transform complex demographic, socioeconomic, and market data into clear, compelling insights. This role blends analytical rigor, data storytelling, geospatial thinking, visual storytelling, and a curiosity to understand the intersection of infrastructure, environment and community; helping our teams and clients make more informed decisions.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including planners, communication specialists, engineers, economists, and GIS professionals. A strong ability to communicate findings effectively with both technical and nontechnical partners, often across remote or distributed teams, is essential. We are looking for someone who is curious, self-driven, and eager to advance HDR's Community Analytics practice through innovation, quality, and meaningful application of Esri's technology with a focus on Business Analyst.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Community Analyst, we'll count on you to

• Lead community analytics tasks across various AEC markets
• Independently design and conduct advanced analyses, including demographic modeling, prioritization frameworks, index development, market assessments, trade area delineation, and community profile development
• Translate complex datasets into clear maps, visualizations, dashboards, and narrative summaries that support project strategy, engagement, and decision-making
• Work closely with task managers and clients to define analytical needs and appropriately apply community and project data throughout a project lifecycle
• Support pursuit and marketing efforts by developing insights, graphics, and materials for proposals and presentations
• Develop repeatable workflows, templates, models, and tools that strengthen HDR's Community Analytics practice and improve project efficiency
• Collaborate with internal clients to integrate community analytics with broader mapping, engagement, and storytelling strategies
• Ensure high standards of data accuracy, documentation, and quality assurance across all community analytics deliverables
• Contribute to the expansion of Community Analytics services in emerging markets, supporting internal training, knowledge sharing, and best‑practice development
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
• Esri Certification
• Experience with ETL tools (FME) and other advanced analyst tools e.g., Arcade, ArcGIS Notebooks
• Experience with spatial statistics and big data, including the use of platforms such as Tableau and R is a plus
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is a plus
• Experience in Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC), planning, real estate, retail, nonprofit, advertising/marketing analytics or related fields.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years of practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in relevant field may offset the required years of experience
• Proficient in use of ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS extensions e.g., 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 Apps
• Working knowledge of interoperability tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.