Senior Associate, Enterprise Advisors

Enterprise Community Partners

Senior Associate using GIS, mapping, and data analysis for Enterprise’s nonprofit affordable housing and community development consultancy. Supporting cities with zoning reform and housing supply solutions.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeWashington, DC • California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Ohio, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $64,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in land use and zoning reform, utilizing data analysis and mapping software to support affordable housing development. Proficient in collaborating with local governments and community partners to deliver advisory services and produce high-quality reports and presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proficiency With ArcGISData Analysis Using R Or PythonExperience With Local GovernmentsQuantitative And Qualitative AnalysisStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Parcel Prioritization MethodologiesMarket Studies DevelopmentSpatial Analyst Toolbox FamiliarityFeature Class ManipulationPublication-Quality Map ProductionQuantitative AnalysisQualitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Grammar SkillsEditing And Proofreading SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Ability

Tools & Technologies

ArcGIS OnlineAdobe SuiteCensus DataPUMS DataCoStar Data

Industry Keywords

Land Use ReformZoning ReformAffordable Housing SupplyCommunity DevelopmentEquity Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a portfolio of projects within the Incubation & Trends practice area focused on land use and zoning reform and affordable housing supply
Develop and apply parcel prioritization methodologies to identify sites for affordable housing development
Use data and mapping software outputs to demonstrate impacts of zoning actions, needs, and opportunities
Create market studies using Census, PUMS, CoStar, and other data sources
Collaborate with spatial analysts by sharing databases and utilizing ArcGIS Online and other processes
Produce publication-quality maps and graphics
Develop map layouts for reports, presentations, and print productions according to Enterprise graphic standards
Provide technical support to project teams delivering advisory services on land use and zoning reform issues
Serve as a team member on technical assistance assignments and other projects
Support clients, funders, subcontractors, partner organizations, and other Advisors teams
Review and provide feedback on work products and approaches by staff and subcontractors for quality control and staff development
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel to out-of-town work assignments and team meetings as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree and two years related experience is required; an advanced degree may be substituted for experience
Degree programs in City and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, and Economics are encouraged
Graduate degree in a related field is preferred
Experience working with, for or delivering advisory services to local governments is preferred
Direct tangible experience working with local governments and/or community partners on land use and zoning is preferred
Proficiency with ArcGIS or equivalent software is required
ArcGIS users should be familiar with the spatial analyst toolbox, spatial statistic methods, and feature class manipulation
Proficiency with data analysis software such as R or Python is required
Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses
Proficiency with the Adobe Suite is preferred
Strong grammar, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex activities while meeting deadlines
Ability to proactively identify needs and solve problems
Experience developing and/or implementing strategies focused on equity, resilience and mobility
Passion for finding new solutions to the affordable housing crisis
Understanding of challenges and opportunities facing local governments on housing supply, land use and zoning, technology and other market trends
Experience working with or for local governments in a planning capacity
Demonstrated experience working with partners in a planning capacity and on housing and community development efforts
Familiarity with how land use and zoning has contributed to displacement and other inequitable practices
Ability to travel to out-of-town work assignments and team meetings as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonuses
Generous paid leave programs
Dental, health, and vision care plans
Adoption and surrogacy support
Flexible work arrangements
Health advocacy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental health benefits
Financial education
Wellness programs
Auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Learning and development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications