ABOUT US |   HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities.

We believe in creating vital places, building more equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives.

From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans then into job-producing, community-strengthening assets.

Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments.

HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, and Washington D.C. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.

THE ROLE | We are seeking candidates for a Principal position based in an HR&A office in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, or Washington D.C, which serve clients nationally. The Principal will have the opportunity to work across a variety of HR&A practice areas, with initial emphasis on Broadband & Digital Equity work, and will play a role in shaping the future of HR&A’s Broadband & Digital Equity Practice. Our Broadband & Digital Equity team serves as an extension of state and local governments’ broadband and digital equity efforts to design and manage large-scale programs to close the digital divide, funded largely by historic investments from the federal government and collaborations with philanthropy.

Successful candidates will have relevant project management experience in economic development, broadband & digital equity, real estate, or related consulting fields, and must demonstrate critical analytic thinking skills to serve our clients, possess a passion for intelligent urban development and have a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities. Day-to-day tasks will require managing internal and external teams to complete complex real estate and economic assignments including pro forma analysis for a range of uses, market feasibility research, fiscal and economic impact studies, public-private partnership strategy, and public policy design. The Principal will review and present client deliverables – including memos, reports and PowerPoint presentations – and will support the firm’s business development efforts. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation of real estate, economic development, and/or broadband & digital equity expertise, and an interest in creative public-private solutions, as well as significant capacity for leadership.

Experience Required | Principal candidate should have a minimum of 12 years of work experience in broadband/digital equity planning, economic development, real estate, public policy and/or consulting in a related field. Candidates should also have a master’s degree, preferably in real estate, city planning, economic development, and/or business. Considerable additional experience in a closely-related field may also be substituted for a graduate degree. Preference will be given to candidates whose experience includes project management for consulting engagements in a relevant field.

In addition to considerable experience in program management, real estate, and economic analysis, the candidate must also possess substantial project management experience, excellent writing and presentation skills, and mentorship capabilities. Candidates should be  highly motivated independent thinkers with sufficient poise for direct client interaction. The most successful candidates will show potential for rapid professional growth.

COMPENSATION | Principal candidates should have a master’s degree, a minimum of 12 years professional experience in broadband and digital equity, capacity for mentorship, and considerable experience in project management and analysis.

The base salary range for this position is $149,500 – $172,000.  Where an offer falls inside the pay range is dependent on experience.  We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience. This position is a full-time temporary contractor role for a maximum of three years that works alongside HR&A teams, where employment is via HR&A’s employment partner, Magnit.  Magnit benefits include health and wellness benefits and paid holidays.

HOW TO APPLY | HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) here. If you have a digital portfolio, include a link within your cover letter. Applications without a cover lever will not be reviewed.

We ask that you submit a version of your resume that has your school information removed. There is no need to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g., “B.A. Communications”). But please remove all undergraduate and graduate school name references. This request is part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

For more information, please contact us at jobs@hraad

ABOUT US | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities.

We believe in creating vital places, building more equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives.

From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans then into job-producing, community-strengthening assets.

Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments.

HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, and Washington D.C. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.

THE OPPORTUNITY | We are seeking a part-time temporary Talent Coordinator for 30 hours a week to support HR&A’s People team in our New York City office. The Talent Coordinator will report to the Talent Manager and work closely with various staff members across the firm on project staffing, onboarding initiatives, and Learning and Development.  This position will be based in our New York office and will follow a hybrid work schedule of a minimum of two days in the office.

The ideal candidate is interested in Human Resources, Talent Management, and Learning and Development. You have experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic office environment and demonstrated capacity to manage, organize, and multi-task while possessing strong customer service, data entry, and time management skills. You are detailed-oriented and have a learning mindset.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists Talent Managers, in coordination with the Director of HR, in onboarding new employees (i.e., creating welcome packets and assigning mentors).
• Assists Talent Managers in staffing consultants on projects, including sending weekly staffing updates via email and updating weekly utilization and monthly staffing reports using Excel.
• Provides general support and manages administrative tasks (i.e., managing Outlook, sending email messages, calendar and Zoom invites, travel arrangements, supporting in the preparation of documents, presentations, etc.).
• Prepare and send communications, including materials for 30/60/90-day employee check-ins, surveys, and learning and development opportunities.
• Serves as a point-of-contact to employees across the firm regarding project staffing capacity.
• Supports the Director of HR and Talent Managers in ad hoc projects and additional tasks as needed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | We seek a candidate who is a highly motivated, responsible individual with a strong capacity to work both independently and collaboratively and who can handle a fast-paced work environment with poise and maturity. You will be able to leverage critical thinking skills to handle complex and confidential information daily in a professional, secure, dependable, and credible manner.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-2 plus years’ experience in human resources, office administration, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office or professional services environment.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and ability to learn new systems and software quickly.

COMPENSATION | The hourly salary range for this position is $30-$35/hour.  Where an offer falls inside the pay range is dependent on experience.  This position is a part-time temporary contractor role for a maximum of three years that works alongside HR&A teams, where employment is via HR&A’s employment partner, Magnit.  Magnit offers optional health and wellness benefits, sick days and paid holidays.

HOW TO APPLY | HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document at https://hraadvisors.applytojob.com/apply/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover lever will not be reviewed.

We ask that you submit a version of your resume that has your school information removed. There is no need to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g. “B.A. Economics”). But please remove all undergraduate and graduate school name references. This request is part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

THE PRACTICE | Over the next decade, the federal government, states, localities, philanthropies, and private businesses are projected to spend $200 billion on new Broadband and Digital Equity programs. HR&A’s Broadband and Digital Equity practice is built to provide a full suite of strategic planning, staffing, program management, and implementation services to maximize the impact of this historic funding.

Whether we’re helping State Broadband Offices deliver their Broadband and Digital Equity plans, supporting municipalities to structure public-private partnerships and digital inclusion services, or building capacity in community anchor institutions and nonprofits, our work is focused on designing and delivering sustainable programs and partnerships that close the digital divide and promote economic opportunity for all.

THE OPPORTUNITY | To ensure that affordable housing residents are front and center in Broadband and Digital Equity planning for states and cities, we are helping our clients maximize federal funds to connect some of the lowest-income residents to high-speed internet and prevent repeating historical geographical patterns of under-investment. The Senior Analyst – Broadband in Affordable Housing will be dedicated to HR&A’s Broadband & Digital Equity Practice, leading work on designing and launching new programs to support Broadband and Digital Equity in affordable housing. Senior Analysts are mid-level professionals with 5-8 years of professional experience who own the substance of our client work products.

Timeline: Immediate for 6 months; will be embedded onsite
Hours: 20/week

The Senior Analyst – Broadband in Affordable Housing should have experience in Affordable Housing and primary tasks will include:

• Designing and implementing programs to support broadband in affordable housing
• Supporting interagency collaboration and negotiation to determine partner roles and responsibilities
• Drafting and negotiating interagency contracts
• Determining program application requirements and subgrantee evaluation criteria
• Developing and promoting requests for proposals and other solicitations
• Reviewing and summarizing subgrantee applications
• Supporting in proposal evaluation and selection

Preferred Qualifications:

• A clear passion for affordable housing, digital equity, broadband technologies, innovative business models, and systems change in government and economic empowerment in the State of New York
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadband infrastructure, strategic planning processes, public-private partnership programs, and business modeling
• Five to eight years of experience in affordable housing, government service, management consulting or comparable client-facing functions in professional services, or a combination of professional services and other relevant experience in the broadband or economic and community development industries
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) with a focus on public policy, economics, urban planning, business, or other closely related fields
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership, critical thinking, and creativity
• Experience managing fast-paced, collaborative teams and projects, including scoping, structuring, creating, and reviewing deliverables
• Ability to work across assignments, including managing multiple project workstreams and deadlines
• Familiarity with strategic planning processes, project management tools, and data-driven analytical approaches
• Ability to engage with and earn the trust of local leaders, community leaders, and businesses on complex broadband issues
• Desire to help build the Broadband & Digital Equity team’s consulting and program management practice by leading engagements, training staff, and advancing thought leadership

COMPENSATION | The annual salary range for this position is $101,000 to $114,500.  Where an offer falls inside the pay range is dependent on experience.  This position is a full-time temporary contractor role for a maximum of three years that works alongside HR&A teams, where employment is via HR&A’s employment partner, Magnit. Magnit benefits include health and wellness benefits and paid holidays.

HOW TO APPLY | HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document at https://hraadvisors.applytojob.com/apply/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover lever will not be reviewed. 

We ask that you submit a version of your resume that has your school information removed. There is no need to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g. “B.A. Economics”). But please remove all undergraduate and graduate school name references. This request is part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Learn more at https://www.hraadvisors.com/broadband-and-digital-equity/.

For more information, please contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.

THE PRACTICE | Over the next decade, the federal government, states, localities, philanthropies, and private businesses are projected to spend $200 billion on new Broadband and Digital Equity programs. HR&A’s Broadband and Digital Equity practice is built to provide a full suite of strategic planning, staffing, program management, and implementation services to maximize the impact of this historic funding.

Whether we’re helping State Broadband Offices deliver their Broadband and Digital Equity plans, supporting municipalities to structure public-private partnerships and digital inclusion services, or building capacity in community anchor institutions and nonprofits, our work is focused on designing and delivering sustainable programs and partnerships that close the digital divide and promote economic opportunity for all.

THE OPPORTUNITY | Our teams help governments, civic institutions, and communities evaluate the feasibility of alternative approaches to connectivity infrastructure deployment and program development, including its intersection with other ‘smart’ infrastructure systems, like EV charging. The Senior Analyst – Broadband Infrastructure Planning & Program Management will be dedicated to HR&A’s Broadband & Digital Equity Practice and will be primarily responsible for supporting our team’s work to advise on, develop, and produce broadband & digital equity project deliverables and programs for state and local government clients, nonprofits, community-based organizations, and philanthropy. Day-to-day tasks will require managing internal and external teams to complete complex assignments including strategic planning, case study research, community engagement, survey data analysis, program evaluation and impact analysis, grant management, economic and financial analysis, and public policy analysis.

Ideal candidates should have exposure to all aspects of Broadband and Digital Equity program development, including developing comprehensive plans for deploying and managing broadband infrastructure programs, digital inclusion programs, the design of grant programs and public-private partnerships, and interagency and intergovernmental engagement programs, and the design of new governance systems to deliver digital equity. Ideal candidates have exceptional attention to detail, project management skills, including engaging in multiple workstreams, and experience engaging government, business, and community stakeholders. Candidates should have technical knowledge of an array of service broadband delivery methods and technologies, as well as experience in physical asset inventory, business planning, and implementation strategies.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Broadband and Digital Equity programming, advancing broadband technologies, fostering innovative business models, and/or developing broadband programs
• Advancing projects through local, county, and or state government processes such as procurements, budgeting, governance planning, and public engagement
• Project management including scoping, structuring, creating, reviewing deliverables, and producing high-quality on-time results
• Developing and carrying out strategic planning processes, project management tools, and data-driven analytical approaches
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis including financial analysis and business planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• A clear passion for digital equity, broadband technologies, innovative business models, and systems change in government and economic empowerment
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadband infrastructure, strategic planning processes, public-private partnership programs, and business modeling
• Five to eight years of experience in grant management, government service, management consulting or comparable client-facing functions in professional services, or a combination of professional services and other relevant experience in the broadband or economic and community development industries
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) with a focus on public policy, economics, urban planning, business, or other closely related fields
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership, critical thinking, and creativity
• Experience managing fast-paced, collaborative teams and projects, including scoping, structuring, creating, and reviewing deliverables
• Ability to work across assignments, including managing multiple project workstreams and deadlines
• Familiarity with strategic planning processes, project management tools, and data-driven analytical approaches
• Ability to engage with and earn the trust of local leaders, community leaders, and businesses on complex broadband issues
• Desire to help build the Broadband & Digital Equity team’s consulting and program management practice by leading engagements, training staff, and advancing thought leadership

COMPENSATION | The annual salary range for this position is $101,000 to $114,500. Where an offer falls inside the pay range is dependent on experience.  This position is a full-time temporary contractor role for a maximum of three years that works alongside HR&A teams, where employment is via HR&A’s employment partner, Magnit. Magnit benefits include health and wellness benefits and paid holidays.

HOW TO APPLY | HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document at https://hraadvisors.applytojob.com/apply/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover lever will not be reviewed. 

We ask that you submit a version of your resume that has your school information removed. There is no need to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g. “B.A. Economics”). But please remove all undergraduate and graduate school name references. This request is part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Learn more at https://www.hraadvisors.com/broadband-and-digital-equity/.

For more information, please contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.

THE PRACTICE | Over the next decade, the federal government, states, localities, philanthropies, and private businesses are projected to spend $200 billion on new Broadband and Digital Equity programs. HR&A’s Broadband and Digital Equity practice is built to provide a full suite of strategic planning, staffing, program management, and implementation services to maximize the impact of this historic funding. Whether we’re helping State Broadband Offices deliver their Broadband and Digital Equity plans, supporting municipalities to structure public-private partnerships and digital inclusion services, or building capacity in community anchor institutions and nonprofits, our work is focused on designing and delivering sustainable programs and partnerships that close the digital divide and promote economic opportunity for all.

THE OPPORTUNITY |  Expect to support the deployment of more than a billion dollars in grants over the next several years. The Program Manager, Grants Management and Technical Assistance Programs is responsible for all components of public agency grant programs including administering grants to community-based organizations, overseeing compliance with grant guidelines and flow-down provisions, and reporting mechanisms, developing competitive grant applications on behalf of our clients, and supporting our team’s grant program design work. Ideal candidates have exceptional attention to detail, project management skills, including experience overseeing grant application processes and compliance programs. Technical assistance programs focus on ensuring that prospective grant recipients have the capacity to meet the requirements of funding agencies and deliver on our clients’ goals. We are delivering technical assistance to a wide range of local governments, community anchor institutions, and community-based nonprofits. Primary tasks will include:

• Developing metrics and objectives for successful grant program implementation
• Leading the administration of Federal, State, and local government grants on behalf of clients, grant recipients, and subgrantees, collaborating with HR&A program managers and project teams
• Creating processes for tracking and reporting on grant compliance
• Assisting in creating sub-grant requirements and selection of projects
• Supporting the design and development of new systems and tools to support grant administration and technical assistance programs
• Owning our team’s understanding of new grant programs and their requirements as new grant opportunities become available

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with grant management, grant program development, grant writing, and compliance, with a preferred focus on digital equity or broadband programs
• At least four to eight years of experience in grant management, government service, management consulting or comparable client-facing functions in professional services, or a combination of professional services and other relevant experience in the broadband or economic and community development industries
• Proven ability to work closely with internal and external teams to support grant program management and/or technical assistance programs
• A passion for our mission to close the digital divide and advance systems change in government
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) with a focus on public policy, economics, urban planning, business, or other closely related fields
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work across assignments, including managing multiple project workstreams and deadlines

COMPENSATION | The annual salary range for this position is $101,000 to $114,500.  Where an offer falls inside the pay range is dependent on experience.  This position is a full-time temporary contractor role for a maximum of three years that works alongside HR&A teams, where employment is via HR&A’s employment partner, Magnit. Magnit benefits include health and wellness benefits and paid holidays.

HOW TO APPLY | HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document at https://hraadvisors.applytojob.com/apply/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover lever will not be reviewed. 

We ask that you submit a version of your resume that has your school information removed. There is no need to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g. “B.A. Economics”). But please remove all undergraduate and graduate school name references. This request is part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Learn more at https://www.hraadvisors.com/broadband-and-digital-equity/.

For more information, please contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.