Research Analyst, Real Estate at HR&A Advisors Atlanta, GA

ABOUT US

HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities. We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives. From Brooklyn to London, Medellín to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts and public infrastructure into actionable plans and job‑producing, community‑strengthening assets.

Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments. HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, Washington D.C., and the Bay Area. We come from diverse backgrounds and share a passion for cities.

You have a passion for urban development and policy, strong quantitative and qualitative skills, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today. You are excited to dive into projects that help our clients solve the difficult challenges cities face and build upon your skill set and interest in real estate and economic development.

HR&A is seeking to hire a Research Analyst, Real Estate to work out of our Atlanta office
. The Research Analyst role is an entry‑level position for professionals with 0‑2 years of professional experience. Day‑to‑day tasks range from project to project and often include:

• Real estate market analysis
• Quantitative analysis in Excel, including real estate‑focused financial analysis
• Statistical analysis and econometrics
• Case study research
• Demographic and economic data analysis
• Public policy analysis
• Drafting proposals for new projects
• Producing marketing materials
• Crafting client deliverables in written reports, memos, and PowerPoint presentations

Analytic staff form the foundation of our team‑oriented and collaborative structure and help drive our data‑focused approach to city building. This position offers significant opportunity for growth. HR&A consultants are often generalists but have the opportunity to specialize over time. Many of HR&A’s senior staff started as Research Analysts.

• 0‑2 years of full‑time experience in urban planning or development, real estate finance, economics, statistics, public administration, or a similar field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing written reports and presentations
• Ability to learn quickly
• Open to giving and receiving feedback
• Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple assignments at once
• Superb attention to detail, delivering accurate and error‑free work
• Capacity for independent thinking
• Self‑starter
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy 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 $71,800 – $77,500, 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 and an employee‑owned company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan. 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, submit your cover letter and resume as a single PDF. Applications without the requested cover letter will not be reviewed.

As part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that mitigates bias and is based on candidate merit and performance, we ask that you submit a version of your resume that has your school information removed. Please list your degree, e.g., B.A. Economics; however, remove all references to undergraduate and graduate schools you have attended. 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.

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