Are you ready to think about the future and dream big? At Port Houston, we're seeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges of their careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale, delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturing exceptional talent.
When you join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfilling career path. Take the first step in the right direction-are you READY?
Responsibilities:
Design, execute, and customize qualitative and quantitative economic and market analyses and forecasts
Track pricing and trends for key commodities based on Port Houston data and provide timely and accurate reports to internal stakeholders
Gather data from outside sources to identify and monitor market and economic conditions relevant to the maritime industry to help identify national and global trends
Provide timely economic and market research and analyses to assist Port Houston in maintaining a competitive market advantage
Develop and use additional decision support tools to assist in Port Houston's strategic planning, business planning, capital planning, financial planning and performance measurement, to advance its strategic vision and guide investment and policy choices
Provide guidance and assistance to business lines on forecasting issues, business planning, and long-term trends in the economy affecting their respective businesses
Provide regular and timely advice to executive leadership on economic and market issues and their possible implications for Port Houston
Develop models and generate forecasts for Port Houston and the Houston Ship Channel container, general cargo volumes using formal statistical techniques combined with data gathered from market research, internal data and external data to support budgeting and forecasting process
Research and analyze economic and market trends and determine implications for various Port Houston business lines
Manage inventory of all data, statistics, analyses and reports and ensure quality control
Manage the preparation of and provide reports and presentations on the businesses of the Port Houston and the regional maritime economy for the region's stakeholders
Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required
3+ years of related market analysis experience required
Required Skills:
Knowledge of local Economic Development community and industrial real estate markets
Knowledge of Port of Houston
Knowledge of time series analysis and forecasting techniques
Analytical thinking, applied statistics and market research skills
Organization and time management skills
Problem-solving skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to use databases and Excel
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to multitask
Ability to think creatively
Ability to summarize events and activities
Ability to gather information
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.