Development Operations Analyst

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

The location for this position is virtual/remote

This is your chance to be on our Development team who play a large part in driving Hilton's growth strategy through the addition of new hotels to our ever-growing portfolio! As a Development Operations Analyst, you will partner with our Developers, owners, and investors to grow our managed and franchised hotel estate and leverage our global expertise to develop our industry leading brands. On the Global Development Operations team reporting to the VP Global Development Operations, you will focus on supporting Focused- and Full-Service deals across the Southwestern region of the US.

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Identify and evaluate new development opportunities by reviewing site materials, conducting preliminary market and brand assessments, analyzing data to identify leads/opportunities, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Coordinate development pipeline reporting, transaction materials, and internal diligence documentation across cross-functional stakeholders. Utilize the Business Intelligence tools to research markets, analyze performance data, and uncover potential opportunities or restrictions for development.
• Create and develop visual presentations for the Development team. Pull, research, or enter data into spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and/or databases, and synthesize the data into clear, client- and executive-facing narratives.

How you'll collaborate with others:

• Organize internal and external meetings, conferences, and owner presentations in support of development pursuits and strategic relationship management.
• Maintain and promote good relationships with all team members within Legal, Business Analytics, AD&C, Operations, Feasibility, Brand, Communications, Commercial, Marketing, Loyalty, and other Hilton departments to streamline the development process.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

• Assemble and circulate data and analyses related to growth and pace.
• Conduct market, competitor, and brand positioning analyses to support underwriting, feasibility, and development strategy. Coordinate the analytics contributions to the development department's external and internal events such as ALIS, NYU, Lodging, all local real estate conferences and development forums.
• Coordinate the assembly and distribution of deal informational packets for development.
• Establish procedures and processes to support development goals.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Two (2) years of work experience in analytics, real estate development, hospitality, consulting, investment analysis, or related fields
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce, STR, COGNOS, Co-Star, ArcGIS, Complex Databases
• High proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel
• Travel up to 30%
• Pacific or Mountain time zone working hours

It would be useful if you have:

• BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree
• Experience using Lodging Econometrics
• An understanding of hotel metrics and hotel branded landscape in the US and Canada

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $60,000 - $85,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company. #LI-REMOTE