Demographic Research and Planning Specialist at Cumming in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Position Title: Demographic Research and Planning Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Req Id: JR100300

Time Type: Full time

Description:

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 rankings in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Our firm is currently looking for a dedicated Demographic Specialist to be located in the Los Angeles, CA area. This position will perform research and analysis of demographic data and will be supporting K-12 educational facility projects at one of the largest public school districts in the country, the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform the collection, research and analysis of a broad range of demographic data sources such as student records, population data sets obtained from the district and local and state agencies.

• Generate reports, graphs and charts to collate information collected and develop presentations.

• Use statistical analysis and develop student projections and enrollment by school or cluster for proposed boundary changes.

• Compile and assess demographic research and statistical studies involving projections in enrollment fluctuations at schools and various areas in the district.

• Participate in summaries and other written materials to ensure the access to demographic information and allow stakeholders to make informed decisions.

• Analyze proposals for attendance zone changes and its effect on planning for school construction projects.

• Respond to inquiries related to zoning and enrollment data, including demographic and geographic issues from district staff and outside agencies.

• Participate in field on-site surveys to determine demographic and geographic student population data and project classroom capacities.

• Develop and maintain zone grid maps to determine school locations, boundaries for the district.

• Maintains quality control of maps and documents.

• Performs other related tasks required.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.

• Statistical methods of analysis.

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related computer software such as ArcGIS10.

• Mapping concepts and techniques in cartography.

• Research methods, principles and graphic presentations.

• Microsoft Office proficiency.

• Best practices and terminologies in demography.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.

• Demonstrate sound judgement and logical decision making skills.

• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.

• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.

• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.

• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.

• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.

• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.

• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BS in Urban Planning, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, or related field.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience in research, mapping or data analysis in demography, urban planning, statistics, geography or any related field. Experience in compiling and analyzing school or enrollment data is preferred.

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Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About_Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/

Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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