Demographic Research and Planning Specialist

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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 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 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.
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:

BS in Urban Planning, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, or related field.
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 is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $75,000.00-$100,000.01 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: