Real Estate Operations Specialist

About Carvana At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years. Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer — and we’re just getting started. Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. If you’re driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in. Position Summary We’re looking for a Real Estate Operations Specialist in our Legal Department to join a unique and exciting organization. The Specialist will work closely with Carvana’s real estate, legal and licensing teams, helping to keep projects, tasks, and workflow organized, efficient, and effective. This fully on‑site Monday‑through‑Friday position is located at our corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona. Key Responsibilities Support the real estate legal team, keeping information and processes coordinated, and projects organized while obtaining results aligned with stated objectives. Maintain a portfolio of dealer, business, auction and other licenses; proactively ensure all renewals are properly inventoried, managed and renewed to avoid missed deadlines and operational disruption. Support project‑management efforts by tracking progress, deliverables, target dates, and statuses, and communicating on these items to appropriate parties. Effectively execute on projects, file and task tracking, and anticipate next steps based on guidance provided. Spot, recommend, and execute process enhancements that create team efficiencies and desired results. Create and maintain documents, resources, and applications that assist in the organization, tracking, and communication of projects and processes. Leverage strong initiative and creative problem‑solving skills to keep processes and projects flowing in a positive direction. Develop a solid understanding of real estate and licensing processes, roles within the team, and how to support day‑to‑day efforts. Required Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 3+ years experience working in a corporate/office environment in an administrative or similar role. Demonstrated proficiency in project management, organizational and time‑management responsibilities with ability to identify specific goals. Proficiency in project, file and task tracking and anticipating next steps. Initiative and desire to independently complete tasks that enable greater team efficiencies and results. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and project‑management tools and software. Knowledge of AI tools, with the ability to leverage AI resources responsibly to simplify tasks. Strong initiative and creative problem‑solving skills to address support and process needs within a team. Preferred Qualifications Experience in licensing, real estate, or legal field(s). Experience with Google Workspace products (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.). What We’ll Offer Full‑time hourly position. Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. 401(k) with company match. Perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more. Great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy physically and mentally. Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization. A company culture focused on high performance and bar‑raising, with vast opportunities to learn and grow. Other Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Legal Information Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We’ll make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities; duties may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr