Senior Analyst, Tech & Society

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 equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives.      

HR&A is building a new Tech & Society Studio, with a mission to help communities build and use technology to solve problems made worse by technology. Tech & Society builds on more than a decade of work developing and evaluating the impacts of digital infrastructure and tech policies and programs for clients that include state and local governments, universities, philanthropies, community-based organizations, and disruptive tech companies. 

HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, Washington D.C. and the Bay Area. 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.       

Hear more about the HR&A experience from our staff.   

Learn more about careers at HR&A on our website here.    

THE ROLE | HR&A is seeking to hire a Senior Analyst, Tech & Society in our New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area office. As a Senior Analyst in the Technology & Society Studio, you will be a core member of project teams across a portfolio of projects, for which examples include: making the internet work for New York with New York State’s ConnectALL Office, transforming the social service infrastructure of Clark County, Nevada, building capacity in Texas’s digital inclusion ecosystem, supporting technology infrastructure providers in disrupting monopolies, advancing the Public AI movement, and designing and managing multi-million-dollar programs at the intersection of these issues.  

We're looking for someone who: 

• Understands how, why, and where technology gets built – and for whom it doesn’t - and why its benefits are inequitably distributed across communities 

• Has worked at the intersections where hard problems live and new solutions are needed – of policy and product, industry and community, global infrastructure and community interests  

• Can hold a room with public servants, community stakeholders, technical teams, and business executives, and translate fluently between them 

• Is rigorous enough to produce unimpeachable analysis, entrepreneurial enough to help shape a business, and savvy enough to know when a technology solution is the wrong answer entirely 

• Brings independent judgment to complex, ambiguous problems and isn't waiting to be told what the question is 

Senior Analysts are mid-level professionals with at least 4–6 years of experience who own the analytical core of the work, help direct junior staff, and bring rigor and creativity in equal measure. We're specifically looking for people who combine policy and planning depth with practical technology literacy and program management capabilities – candidates who can evaluate a proposed regulation or a technology vendor, lead a procurement analysis or evaluate public-private partnership transactions, manage a complex digital equity program or generate a sophisticated economic and fiscal impact analysis, and write a cogent policy brief for an executive, often on the same project. 

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: 

• Quantitative and qualitative analysis, including policy analysis and market research, economic and fiscal impact modeling, and program evaluation 

• Project or program management, including supporting teams implementing public policies 

• Developing written reports, client presentations, and financial models that translate complex analysis for public, private, and civic sector audiences 

• Supporting or leading community engagement processes, including large and small group facilitation, stakeholder interviews, and participatory design 

• Managing workstreams and directing Research Analysts and Analysts on task assignments—including providing training and feedback 

• Contributing to business development through proposal writing and firm marketing materials and events 

• Applying AI tools and emerging analytical methods to accelerate research, modeling, and deliverable production, with sound judgment about when and how to use them, as well as how to address inherent biases 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | We are looking for candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative skills, a genuine curiosity about technology’s role in society, and the drive to produce work that matters. Competitive candidates will bring: 

• At least 4–6 years of professional experience in a relevant field 

• Experience working at the intersection of technology delivery and policy in civic tech, govtech, internet infrastructure, digital services, or a comparable environment 

• Demonstrated ability to assess technical feasibility and communicate tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills - comfortable writing for and presenting to policymakers, community organizations, and executive audiences  

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision and attention to detail 

• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex data analysis, including financial analysis 

• Proficiency in common AI tools (e.g., LLMs like Claude, ChatGPT, and others) and demonstrated understanding of responsible use, limitations, and independent verification 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred 

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL ALSO HAVE: 

• Experience working directly with government agencies, technology companies, or tech-oriented nonprofits 

• Experience with software development tools including React, Vercel, Node, Github, and Mapbox 

• GIS or spatial analysis skills 

• Interest in broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion programs, AI governance frameworks, or workforce development policy and programs 

• Experience with program design and management at scale, with a recognition that operationalizing public policy through on-the-ground delivery is often more important than new regulations or budget allocations 

ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS 

We seek candidates who: 

• Listen Intently: You proactively seek out and value diverse perspectives from colleagues, clients, and impacted communities. You approach complex problems with humility, knowing that lived experience is data too. 

• Make it Matter: You are motivated by work that drives meaningful progress on challenges you care about. You develop clear plans, aren’t afraid to course-correct, and take pride in delivering actionable, high-quality work. 

• Advance Equity: You continuously examine systems and historical context to identify barriers that affect some more than others. You push to center the most vulnerable and most impacted people in your analysis and recommendations. 

• Choose Kindness: You respect differences in viewpoints, backgrounds, and lived experience. You deliver on commitments, share feedback constructively, and create space for others to bring their whole selves to work. 

• Take a Risk: You are excited by complex projects that require entrepreneurial thinking. You share your opinions and analysis without fear, regardless of tenure, and embrace opportunities to stretch your skills. 

HYBRID WORK POLICY | HR&A fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment. Employees work from the office at least three days a week, balancing professional and personal needs while staying connected to their teams. 

COMPENSATION | The base salary range for this position is $105,100–$122,673, plus the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. Where an offer falls within this range depends on experience. 

We offer competitive compensation packages based on qualifications and experience. As an employee-owned company, you will benefit from the firm’s growth over time through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes coverage of 90–95% of healthcare premiums, dental and vision coverage, and more. 

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.    

To apply, click here. Please submit your cover letter and your resume as a single PDF document. Applications without this requested cover letter will not be reviewed.    

As part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that mitigates bias and is based on candidate merit and performance, we ask that you submit a version of your resume and resume that has your school information removed. Please list your degree, e.g., B.A. Economics; however, remove all references to undergraduate and graduate schools you have attended.   

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 [email protected].