Real Estate Acquisitions Manager; Community Developer V

Make a difference – join our team to empower communities and build futures! The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, in partnership with the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority, works to create housing opportunities that promote inclusive and thriving communities.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a goal of no net loss of affordable housing. In 2022, the county doubled the affordable housing production goal from 5,000 to 10,000 net new units to be available to households earning up to 60 % of the area median income by 2034.

This position serves as the Real Estate Acquisitions Manager within the Capital Planning and Development Division. The manager will identify, evaluate, and secure land and real‑property opportunities suitable for affordable housing development and community facilities. The role requires applying development, market, and financial analysis to guide strategic acquisition decisions and advance the organization’s mission.

Project management, program management, housing development, housing policy, real‑estate finance, urban regional planning, entitlements, building design and construction, and engineering.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a related field (planning, engineering, architecture, economics, construction science, business or public administration, finance, real estate, social work, public policy, or related). Five years of experience related to an assigned program area.

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The appointee must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and a driving record check.

• Preferable bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum seven years of experience in real‑estate acquisition, development, affordable housing and community development, or related field.
• Strong understanding of real‑estate economics, housing supply and demand dynamics, and local market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret financial proformas, conduct valuation analysis, and identify market comparables.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders, including developers, consultants, County staff, community members, senior executives and elected or appointed officials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, commercial real‑estate databases, and GIS.

Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license; ability to read information on a computer monitor, communicate effectively, and operate computer equipment. Work is generally sedentary but requires frequent movement to perform office duties and travel to meet with stakeholders. Incumbent may be required to move items up to approximately 15 pounds.

Panel interview.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contact TTY 703‑222‑7314. DHREmployment EEO/AA/TTY.

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