Strategic Land Acquisition Analyst

KB Home; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KB Home in California is seeking a Land Acquisition Analyst to research, analyze, and manage land data to optimize asset value and support market strategy. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify acquisition opportunities and prepare pre-acquisition materials.

The role involves building financial pro formas, coordinating budgets and schedules, analyzing due diligence, and compiling land packages for the Corporate Land Committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Real Estate.
• 1–3 years in land acquisition or related real estate work.
• Strong analytical and technical proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; intermediate level.
• Experience with mapping software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial proformas to evaluate proposed land acquisitions.
• Coordinate with the development team to establish budgets and schedules for proformas.
• Collaborate across departments to assess home construction costs and buyer preferences.
• Analyze due diligence information for potential investments.
• Extract and interpret data from MLS, company databases, Metrostudy, LandVision, Census Bureau, and other websites.
• Prepare pre-acquisition investment briefs and supporting materials.
• Maintain financial proformas post-acquisition to track community performance and identify enhancements.
• Develop detailed Land Packages with supporting data for submission to the Corporate Land Committee.
• Prepare follow-up analysis and transaction forms to facilitate funds transfers for acquisitions.
• Contribute to the annual Market Strategy report and support ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting/Business/Finance/Real Estate)

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Earth

LandVision

Job description

KB Home in California is seeking a Land Acquisition Analyst to research, analyze, and manage land data to optimize asset value and support market strategy. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify acquisition opportunities and prepare pre-acquisition materials.

The role involves building financial pro formas, coordinating budgets and schedules, analyzing due diligence, and compiling land packages for the Corporate Land Committee.