NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Senior Advisor - Jobs & Economy Team (Program Analyst Manager 3)
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $141K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Advisor for the Jobs & Economy team in the Mayor's Office of Detroit. The Senior Advisor will lead the execution of economic development programs and public-private partnerships to foster economic growth and opportunities for Detroiters, working closely with senior leadership and various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead concept development, planning, structuring, project set-up and management activities, engagement, public approvals, and implementation for priority development projects and public-private partnerships
Convene and lead interdepartmental and cross-agency teams to advance project outcomes and support specific program deliverables
Structure and negotiate real estate and development agreements for the acquisition, exchange, and sale of property for redevelopment
Identify and champion solutions to complex development obstacles and process coordination
Build strong working relationships with staff and members of City Council, boards, and commissions to champion policies and approvals that promote economic growth and employment opportunities for Detroiters
Lead engagement with external and public approvals stakeholders to secure project and program results by negotiating consensus, facilitating and managing feedback, and addressing concerns
Serve as liaison to private development and employer partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, information technology, or a closely related field
Minimum of four (4) years professional experience in systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development, or other financial data
At least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity leading teams or providing instructions to subordinate staff
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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