Strategic Land Acquisition Analyst — Feasibility & Markets

D.R. Horton; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and •H

Company Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisition Analyst in the Operations Department to source and contract land for residential subdivisions and to acquire finished lots.

The role involves researching properties with GIS, planning sites, and tracking market data to inform decisions. The candidate will analyze zoning, school districts, and infrastructure while maintaining data records and supporting contract preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• One year of related experience and/or training
• Familiarity with land acquisition, land development, real estate, and/or GIS research; or completion of coursework in a relatable degree program
• Efficient and effective at multitasking and meeting deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Responsibilities

• Investigate site characteristics, including zoning, wetlands, topography, school districts, competitors, and proximity to employment centers and local services & amenities
• Identify land leads through brokers, engineers, GIS research, and development websites
• Monitor UDO/LDO and infrastructure projects
• Maintain a database of land sales data and related information to inform the land acquisition team
• Assist with contract prep documents and tracking contract milestone dates
• Complete project startup documents for all new deals at contract execution
• Attend meetings with sellers, brokers, and developers with the Land Acquisition Manager
• Learn how to negotiate and contract land and lots
• Assist the Market Analyst to identify competitors for each new deal
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase goodwill and profit
• Salary range $90,000-$100,000 plus a quarterly discretionary bonus

Skills

GIS research

Land acquisition

Real estate

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Email

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisition Analyst in the Operations Department to source and contract land for residential subdivisions and to acquire finished lots.

The role involves researching properties with GIS, planning sites, and tracking market data to inform decisions. The candidate will analyze zoning, school districts, and infrastructure while maintaining data records and supporting contract preparation.