Times Square Alliance

Research Analyst

• Support the Policy, Planning & Research Department’s ongoing research and data analysis
• Regularly report on economic indicators and other research
• Analyze and maintain datasets related to Times Square and broader New York City trends
• Track legislation, policy developments, agency actions, and news relevant to the Alliance’s work
• Research issues including homelessness, street vending, pedicabs, public space, economic development, transportation, and other matters affecting the Times Square district
• Use Excel, Tableau, and R/Python to analyze and present data and identify useful trends and findings
• Create clear and visually compelling charts, maps, dashboards, reports, presentations, and other materials
• Find and explore new datasets and sources to better characterize Times Square’s economic and demographic profile
• Develop and analyze surveys and communicate the results
• Prepare for meetings with government and community partners, including researching, developing talking points, preparing presentations, and conducting follow-up
• Write testimony
• Assist with planning and implementation of new initiatives related to Times Square’s public plazas, placemaking, and the public realm
• Design presentations, reports, marketing materials, and other visual communications using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
• Report to the Director of Policy & Research

Policy & Research Analyst