Analyst, Real Estate

HR&A Advisors; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

HR&A Advisors, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Analyst, Real Estate to join our data-driven city-building team. The analyst role focuses on market analysis, real estate projections, and economic research to support public and private sector clients.

The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of related experience, strong quantitative and qualitative skills, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. The firm offers hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package including an ESOP plan.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate finance, urban planning or development, economics, public administration, or a similar field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and common AI tools (i.e. LLMs like ChatGPT)
• Understanding of best practices for responsible use, citation and incorporation of AI outputs into research and other tasks
• Ability to work on multiple assignments at once
• Candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy
• Master’s degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Real estate and housing market analysis and research
• Preparation of real estate pro formas for both market rate and affordable development
• Demographic data analysis
• Statistical analysis and econometrics
• Infrastructure funding and financing strategies
• Fiscal and economic impact modeling
• Case study research
• Public policy and regulation review and analysis
• GIS mapping

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Data analysis

AI tools

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Independent thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Urban Planning/Economics/Public Policy

Master’s degree in Real Estate Development / MBA / Urban Planning / Economics (preferred)

Tools

Word

Job description

ABOUT US

HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities.

We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives.

From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans and then into job-producing, community-strengthening assets.

Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments.

HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, Washington D.C. and the Bay Area. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.

THE ROLE

HR&A is seeking a full-time Analyst, Real Estate based in our office in Washington D.C. Our analytical staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure and help to drive our data-driven approach to city building.

Analysts are early career professionals with 2-4 years of professional experience and draft the substance of our client work products. Depending on the project, Analysts may expect their work to include:

• Real estate and housing market analysis and research

• Preparation of real estate pro formas for both market rate and affordable development

• Demographic data analysis

• Statistical analysis and econometrics

• Infrastructure funding and financing strategies

• Fiscal and economic impact modeling

• Case study research

• Public policy and regulation review and analysis

• GIS mapping

Analysts also help prepare written reports, presentations in PowerPoint, and Excel models for clients, as well as firm marketing materials and proposals for new projects.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

We are looking for candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative skills, a passion for urban development, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today. Ideal Analysts will bring a demonstrated capacity for active project team participation, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and other capabilities aligned with the roles and responsibilities described above, including:

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate finance, urban planning or development, economics, public administration, or a similar field

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and common AI tools (i.e. LLMs like ChatGPT)

• Understanding of best practices for responsible use, citation and incorporation of AI outputs into research and other tasks, and demonstrated ability to independently verify data and AI outputs

• Ability to work on multiple assignments at once

• Candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy

• Master’s degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field is preferred.

HYBRID WORK POLICY

HR&A fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment through our hybrid work policy. Employees work from the office at least three days a week, which allows individuals the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives while maintaining a strong connection to their teams.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this position is $83,200 - $98,571, plus the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. Where an offer falls inside this pay range is dependent on experience. We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience. We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the opportunity to benefit from the firm’s growth over time through participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

For more information, please contact us at [e-mail].