Senior Analytics, Research & Mapping Lead

JLL; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Early access to Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Sr. Research Manager to lead the Analytics, Research, and Mapping (ARM) program within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities organization.

This role combines strategic advisory with hands-on production, delivering executive-level insights and data-driven recommendations while managing complex deliverables. You will collaborate with JLL Research, Consulting, Marketing, and stakeholders across regions, producing portfolio analyses, demographic studies, and site-level research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning, real estate, or related field.
• 7+ years in commercial real estate research, consulting, or closely related field; industrial or office sector experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to operate as both strategic leader and hands-on producer and own the full lifecycle from executive presentation through deliverable production.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skillset with a data excellence mindset; ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Dynamic presentation skills and executive presence; experienced engaging senior leaders with insight-driven content.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Command of commercial real estate fundamentals with the strategic orientation to translate knowledge into forward-looking recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Hone and execute a holistic research and insights program for GREF, collaborating with JLL Research, Consulting, Marketing, and business stakeholders across regions.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior client leadership, translating complex themes into clear, compelling, and predictive insights that drive decision-making.
• Produce analytical and mapping deliverables (commute studies, portfolio maps, demographic analyses, site-level research) to support portfolio strategy and transactions.
• Lead production of pre-defined and ad hoc research requests, ensuring consistent quality and timeliness across multiple stakeholders.
• Proactively leverage AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies to maximize efficiency and streamline repetitive tasks.
• Communicate insights via traditional reporting and advanced data visualization tools, including JLL's proprietary technologies and GIS platforms (MapIT, ArcGIS, or similar).
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to manage research intake, prioritization, and delivery timelines.

Skills

Executive presence

Data visualization

AI tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, urban planning, real estate, or related field

Tools

MapIT

ArcGIS

GIS platforms

Job description

JLL is seeking a Sr. Research Manager to lead the Analytics, Research, and Mapping (ARM) program within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities organization.

This role combines strategic advisory with hands-on production, delivering executive-level insights and data-driven recommendations while managing complex deliverables. You will collaborate with JLL Research, Consulting, Marketing, and stakeholders across regions, producing portfolio analyses, demographic studies, and site-level research