Land Acquisition Associate

Maryland Division, 6404 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland, United States of America

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does.

Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting home buyers first.

Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.

If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.

Life as a Land Acquisition Associate is exciting and different every day as it’s your job to help maintain the company’s pipeline of potential land deals and working to ensure these land deals fit within the Division’s market strategy. Your expertise is critical for the creation of financial models and the development of tracking worksheets. You will be responsible for maintaining land acquisition files and reports for the division, providing solutions that will streamline transactions, and learning the market value for raw land.

You will start your day researching property, reviewing and analyzing data, and drafting letters and documents. Through your impeccable networking skills, you will build relationships with local land professionals, land brokers and their agents. The rest of your day will consist of building financial models, identifying underutilized properties and ensuring contract compliance for current land deals all in a hybrid work environment.

Some days you will even visit potential acquisition sites.

• DXC Home builder One (HB1)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Share Point

The ideal Land Acquisition Associate candidate is organized and detail-oriented with an analytical mindset. Being able to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with internal and external groups is imperative to the success of this role.

• Real estate or homebuilding experience
• Excited to collaborate in a team environment
• Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others

This position pays $68,800-$76,500 per year.

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, Met Life and Eye Med, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
• Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
• Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
• Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
• Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
• Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
• Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
• Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since…