Analyst, Real Estate

Analyst, Real Estate

HR&A's is seeking a full-time Analyst, Real Estate based in our office in Atlanta. Our analytical staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure and help to drive our data-driven approach to city building.

Analysts are early career professionals with 2-4 years of professional experience and draft the substance of our client work products. Depending on the project, Analysts may expect their work to include:

• Real estate and housing market analysis and research
• Preparation of real estate pro formas for both market rate and affordable development
• Demographic data analysis
• Statistical analysis and econometrics
• Infrastructure funding and financing strategies
• Fiscal and economic impact modeling
• Case study research
• Public policy and regulation review and analysis
• GIS mapping

Analysts also help prepare written reports, presentations in PowerPoint, and Excel models for clients, as well as firm marketing materials and proposals for new projects.

We are looking for candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative skills, a passion for urban development, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today. Ideal Analysts will bring a demonstrated capacity for active project team participation, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and other capabilities aligned with the roles and responsibilities described above, including:

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate finance, urban planning or development, economics, public administration, or a similar field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and common AI tools (i.e. LLMs like ChatGPT)
• Understanding of best practices for responsible use, citation and incorporation of AI outputs into research and other tasks, and demonstrated ability to independently verify data and AI outputs
• Ability to work on multiple assignments at once
• Candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy
• Master's degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field is preferred.

HR&A fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment through our hybrid work policy. Employees work from the office at least three days a week, which allows individuals the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives while maintaining a strong connection to their teams.

The base salary range for this position is $83,200 - $98,571, plus the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. Where an offer falls inside this pay range is dependent on experience. We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience. We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the opportunity to benefit from the firm's growth over time through participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage.

HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and your resume as a single PDF document. Applications without this requested cover letter will not be reviewed. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.