Analyst, Real Estate

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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, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans and then into 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, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.

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HR&A’s is seeking a full‑time Analyst, Real Estate to be based in our Washington, DC office. Our analytical staff form the foundation of our team‑oriented and collaborative structure and help to drive our data‑driven approach to city building.

Analysts are early career professionals with 2‑4 years of professional experience and draft the substance of our client work products. Depending on the project, Analysts may expect their work to include:

• Real estate and housing market analysis and research
• Preparation of real estate pro formas for both market rate and affordable development
• Demographic data analysis
• Statistical analysis and econometrics
• Infrastructure funding and financing strategies
• Fiscal and economic impact modeling
• Case study research
• Public policy and regulation review and analysis
• GIS mapping

Analysts also help prepare written reports, presentations in PowerPoint, and Excel models for clients, as well as firm marketing materials and proposals for new projects.

We are looking for candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative skills, a passion for urban development, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today. Ideal Analysts will bring a demonstrated capacity for active project team participation, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and other capabilities aligned with the roles and responsibilities described above, including:

• 2‑4 years of experience in urban planning or development, real estate finance, economics, statistics, public administration, or a similar field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Proficiency in common AI tools (i.e., LLMs like ChatGPT) and understanding of best practices for responsible use, citation and incorporation into research and other tasks
• Understanding of limitations of AI tools and demonstrated ability to independently verify data and AI outputs
• Demonstrated interest in using emerging AI tools to accelerate data analysis, deliverable production and other specialized methodologies
• Ability to work on multiple assignments at once
• Candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail‑oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy
• Master’s degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or a related field is 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 $83,200 – $95,700, plus the opportunity for a discretionary year‑end bonus. Where an offer falls inside this…