Business Intelligence
COMPANY: Florida's Great Northwest
POSITION: Business Intelligence
Coordinator (Entry-Level)
Manager (Mid-Level)
Director (Senior-Level)
Title and salary level will be commensurate with skill and experience.
REPORTS TO: President & CEO
STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION: Residence in Northwest Florida or the ability to commute easily to the region is required.
ABOUT FLORIDA’S GREAT NORTHWEST:
Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) is the regional economic development organization for the 13-county region of the Florida panhandle. We are an award-winning, investor-supported 501(c)(6) organization led by
professional staff and visionary leaders focused on enhancing the region’s economy. Our purpose is threefold:
1. To PROMOTE Northwest Florida for economic growth and diversification.
2. To ADVOCATE for economic development issues that affect the region.
3. To COLLABORATE to improve regional competitiveness.
A PATH FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:
We are seeking a curious, analytical, and driven professional to join our team. This position will focus on the
business intelligence efforts for FGNW, but responsibilities will be tailored to the right candidate based on the experience and strengths you bring. Whether you are an ambitious entry-level candidate with a sharp analytical mind or a seasoned practitioner with experience translating data into actionable insights, we are most interested in finding the right person to join our small, highly collaborative team.
If you’re excited about transforming lives in Northwest Florida by leveraging your data-driven industry
knowledge to attract companies in our target industry sectors and bring quality careers to the region, benefiting today’s workforce and future generations, then we encourage you to apply! We’ll get to know you through the interview process and identify your depth of experience, independent
authority, and the corresponding pay level.
THE REWARDS:
Be a key member of an award-winning, supportive team committed to collaboration and success!
• An Impactful Mission: Assist in the process of attracting companies within our target industry sectors to Northwest Florida, creating quality career opportunities for today’s residents and future generations.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, generous
PTO, and 401k contributions. Plus, enjoy 100% employer-paid coverage for medical, dental, vision, and
life insurance after 90 days of employment (for the employee only).
• Culture & Growth: Thrive alongside a supportive team of lifelong learners. You will have ongoing
opportunities to expand your professional expertise within and beyond the economic development
profession, with titles and salaries that scale with your experience.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
In this role, you will transform data—spanning workforce demographics, industry pipelines, military transition metrics, and economic indicators—into compelling stories and strategic assets that help drive decision-making and business recruitment across Northwest Florida.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Data Management & Analytics: Gather, group, and analyze regional economic, demographic,
workforce, and military transition metrics from public and proprietary sources. Monitor emerging
sectors, disruptive technologies, and corporate activities, such as earnings calls and expansion triggers,
to spot trends and support strategic initiatives.
• Research & Lead Generation: Utilize programs and tools to expand FGNW’s proprietary proactive lead
generation program. Conduct targeted industry benchmarking, competitive analyses, and executive level research to identify, qualify, and support high-potential business expansion or relocation
opportunities. Create customized research packages supporting business recruitment efforts. Play a key
role in converting leads into economic development projects and managing the process.
• Tools, Dashboards & CRM Maintenance: Manage, maintain, and enhance regional data assets,
economic research platforms, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and other
technologies. Demonstrate a willingness to learn, leverage, and adopt new and emerging technologies,
especially those powered by Super Intelligence/Artificial Intelligence, to improve research, analysis, and
operational efficiency.
• Strategic Storytelling & Collaboration: Translate data and real estate inventories into clear, visually
engaging reports, presentations, maps, and custom research packages. Partner cross-functionally to
provide data-backed insights for marketing campaigns, legislative briefings, site selector visits, and
economic development missions.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAITS PROFILE:
• Analytical Mindset & Curiosity: A problem-solver driven by intellectual curiosity, capable of spotting
trends in complex data, communicating actionable solutions, and supporting the regional economic
development community. Post-secondary education in economic development, business, data analytics,
or a related field is ideal.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAITS PROFILE (continued):
• Technical Foundation: Proficiency with industry data and business intelligence platforms, such as
IBISWorld, ESRI, GIS, and Lightcast, Microsoft Office Suite, and working experience with CRM platforms,
preferably Salesforce.
• Communication & Storytelling: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to
translate data and metrics into clear, accessible takeaways for executive audiences, corporate site
selectors, and community leaders.
• Professional Agility & Execution: Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and
the ability to manage strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, resourceful, and flexible
team player who handles sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and
confidentiality.
• Core Requirements: Proven customer service skills and comfort interacting with a wide range of
business professionals. Must maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the willingness
to travel within the region, at a minimum, and for business development missions, as required.
NEXT STEPS:
• Ready to apply? First, complete our brief candidate survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qZppav8hfUy5JZgCNV2R4CYsCUYai9pDhaDzdhYnL_1UOUtaVjA3MFRPSjYwNTZVVDMwSlRWRVFJVC4u&route=shorturl
• Next, email your resume and any supporting documents, such as a cover letter, references, or work
samples, to Michelle Lanier at mlanier@fgnw.org. Please note that your resume is the only required
document.
• Any questions may be directed to Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO, at jconoley@fgnw.org.
• The job posting will expire on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:45 pm CT.
• Learn more about our organization and team here: www.FloridasGreatNorthwest.com.