Analyst, Research​/Development, Financial Analyst

Pay: $62,500 - $70,500 / year

Schedule: Hybrid; in office 3 days per week

Location: Austin, TX;
Chicago, IL;
Denver, CO;
San Diego, CA;
Washington, DC

Analysts are the analytical engine of our project teams. You will work alongside senior consultants across education, local government, state government, and federal practice areas, supporting engagements from initial research through final client deliverables. This is an immersive, apprenticeship‑style role. You will not be siloed in a research function; you will be embedded in client projects, learning the full arc of advisory work while building a durable foundation in real estate, public finance, and strategic consulting.

• Conduct market research across real estate, demographic, economic, and comparable transaction data to support feasibility studies, portfolio analyses, and highest and best use assessments.
• Apply creative and critical thinking to structure ambiguous problems, identify the right questions to ask, and surface insights that aren't obvious from the data alone, including thoughtful use of AI tools to support and accelerate that work.
• Build and maintain financial models, including development pro formas, lease comparisons, P3 deal structures, portfolio cost analyses, all under direction of senior team members.
• Synthesize findings from multiple data sources into clear summaries that inform client recommendations.
• Support due diligence processes: gather, organize, and quality‑check data across financial, physical, and market dimensions.

• Draft sections of client presentations, reports, memos, and meeting materials, learning to translate technical analysis into clear narrative for executive and governing board audiences.
• Prepare materials for client meetings: agendas, talking points, exhibit packages, and follow‑up summaries.
• Coordinate proposal development support: research, formatting, data compilation, and draft content for RFP responses.
• Maintain project documentation, version control, and file organization across active engagements.

• Participate in client meetings, working sessions, and site visits alongside senior team members, building your understanding of public sector clients and how advisory engagements are managed.
• Track project milestones, action items, and deliverable timelines across multiple active assignments.
• Support stakeholder research: understand client organizational structure, governance, and key decision‑makers relevant to each engagement.
• Contribute to knowledge management by documenting methodologies, organizing research, and maintaining project records.

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience; internship or academic project experience in real estate, consulting, government, or finance is valued.
• Demonstrated analytical aptitude through coursework, project work, or internship experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfort building, navigating, and troubleshooting financial models.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to write clearly and concisely for professional audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint; ability to organize and present information visually.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn quickly in an environment where projects vary significantly in scope, sector, and complexity.
• Comfort experimenting with AI tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, to accelerate research, drafting, and analysis, paired with critical thinking to know when and how to apply them well.
• Organizational discipline: manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and flag issues early.
• Collaborative spirit with humility to learn from senior colleagues and initiative to own contributions.

• Exposure to public sector clients, government operations, or higher education institutions.
• Experience with real estate market data platforms (CoStar, Esri, REIS) or financial modeling in real estate contexts.
• Coursework or work experience in public finance, urban planning, or policy analysis.

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