Development Associate

Development Associate Job Category: Development Requisition Number: DEVEL001812 Posted: April 2, 2026 Full-Time Seattle, WA 98103, USA Description What You'll Do: Conduct general and specific market data research. Obtain real property information from public records. Perform competitive analysis. Research and organize sales comparison and market rent data. Track past, present and future multi-family projects. Identify, list and keep current on municipal development fees. Generate visual aids including but not limited to maps, charts and graphs for use in marketing and incorporating researched data. Create and coordinate informational and marketing packages for potential development opportunities and for the disposition of existing apartment communities. Organize and categorize development guidelines for various municipalities, including general plan guidelines, zoning regulations and other guidelines/regulations critical to development. Make recommendations and modifications regarding office performance, business needs, etc. Any other tasks assigned or directed. What You'll Need to Succeed: A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field. Candidates with 3-5 years of experience in real estate development or finance are strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with other Associates. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, organizational, and time management skills. Knowledge of the key financial concepts and metrics as they relate to the multi-family real Real Estate industry, including capitalization rates, internal rates of return, cash-on-cash returns and others. Understanding economic indicators as they relate to valuing multi-family real estate. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project is required. Ability to have flexibility with working schedule based on business and deadline needs. Ability to work a schedule during normal work hours and that may be other than Monday-Friday, 8‑5. Work in excess of 40 hours per week is likely. Consistent, regular and in person attendance during regular working hours at the workplace is required. What You'll Receive: Professional and upbeat work environment Competitive compensation and incentives Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, birthday and volunteer time Low Premiums for Medical, dental and vision coverage; including access to telemedicine Paid parental leave for eligible new parents Flexible spending account Health saving account with Company match Company‑paid life insurance Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage $110,000 - $145,000 depending on experience Alliance Residential is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), color, creed, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, handicap, mental and physical disability, and family care or leave status, as well as all other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr