Analyst Development Operations

Hilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

ESPP

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

PTO

Health plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton in McLean, VA is seeking a Development Operations Analyst to partner with developers, owners and investors to grow our hotel portfolio through data-driven opportunity analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

You'll evaluate new development opportunities, coordinate pipeline reporting, and prepare client- and executive-facing presentations as part of the Global Development Operations team serving the US market. Travel up to 30% and on-site in McLean.

Qualifications

• Two years of analytics, real estate development, hospitality, consulting, investment analysis, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce, STR, COGNOS, Co-Star, ArcGIS, Complex Databases.
• High proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.
• Travel up to 30%.
• Onsite in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new development opportunities by reviewing site materials, conducting preliminary market and brand assessments, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Coordinate development pipeline reporting, transaction materials, and internal diligence documentation across cross-functional stakeholders. Utilize BI tools to research markets, analyze performance data, and uncover opportunities or restrictions for development.
• Create and develop visual presentations for the Development team; pull or enter data into spreadsheets/databases and synthesize the data into clear, executive-facing narratives.
• Organize internal and external meetings, conferences, and owner presentations to support development pursuits and relationship management.
• Assemble and circulate data and analyses related to growth, pace, underwriting, feasibility, and development strategy; coordinate analytics for external/internal events.

Skills

Analytics

Data analysis

Market research

Education

BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

STR

COGNOS

Co-Star

ArcGIS

Complex Databases

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Identification: 228351

Job Category: Development

Job Schedule: Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA

This is your chance to be on our Development team who play a large part in driving Hilton's growth strategy through the addition of new hotels to our ever-growing portfolio! As a Development Operations Analyst, you will partner with our Developers, owners, and investors to grow our managed and franchised hotel estate and leverage our global expertise to develop our industry leading brands. On the Global Development Operations team reporting to the VP Global Development Operations, you will focus on supporting Focused and Full-Service deals across the North & South Western regions of the US.

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Identify and evaluate new development opportunities by reviewing site materials, conducting preliminary market and brand assessments, analyzing data to identify leads/opportunities, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives.

• Coordinate development pipeline reporting, transaction materials, and internal diligence documentation across cross-functional stakeholders. Utilize the Business Intelligence tools to research markets, analyze performance data, and uncover potential opportunities or restrictions for development.

• Create and develop visual presentations for the Development team. Pull, research, or enter data into spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and/or databases, and synthesize the data into clear, client- and executive-facing narratives.

How you'll collaborate with others:

• Organize internal and external meetings, conferences, and owner presentations in support of development pursuits and strategic relationship management.

• Maintain and promote good relationships with all team members within Legal, Business Analytics, AD&C, Operations, Feasibility, Brand, Communications, Commercial, Marketing, Loyalty, and other Hilton departments to streamline the development process.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

• Assemble and circulate data and analyses related to growth and pace.

• Conduct market, competitor, and brand positioning analyses to support underwriting, feasibility, and development strategy. Coordinate the analytics contributions to the development department's external and internal events such as ALIS, NYU, Lodging, all local real estate conferences and development forums.

• Coordinate the assembly and distribution of deal informational packets for development.

• Establish procedures and processes to support development goals.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Two (2) years of work experience in analytics, real estate development, hospitality, consulting, investment analysis, or related field

• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce, STR, COGNOS, Co-Star, ArcGIS, Complex Databases

• High proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel

• Travel up to 30%

• Onsite in McLean, VA

It would be useful if you have:

• BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree

• Experience using Lodging Econometrics

• An understanding of hotel metrics and hotel branded landscape in the US and Canada

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits (https://jobs.hilton.com/benefits) package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $60,000 – $85,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.