Entitlements Analyst

D.R. Horton • Tysons, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Entitlements Analyst. The right candidate will perform land entitlement and due diligence activities supporting residential development projects. This role evaluates zoning requirements, land use regulations, permitting constraints, and development feasibility to support project planning and approval strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in land development, entitlements, or related real estate functions
• Knowledge of basic zoning regulations, land use processes, and permitting requirements
• Ability to follow established processes and support entitlement activities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting residential homebuilding or land development projects
• Exposure to municipal entitlement processes and permitting requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare entitlement analyses and recommendations regarding zoning strategy, permitting requirements, regulatory constraints, and approval pathways for proposed developments
• Coordinate submission packages and supporting documentation for municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Partner with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to interpret development requirements and facilitate entitlement approvals
• Track entitlement schedules, approvals, and deadlines to ensure timely progression of projects
• Develop and maintain entitlement schedules, monitor critical path activities, and identify risks that may affect project timelines or approvals
• Review zoning ordinances, land use requirements, and development standards to support feasibility assessments
• Analyze zoning ordinances, land use regulations, comprehensive plans, and development requirements to evaluate project feasibility and entitlement risk
• Support due diligence efforts by organizing and reviewing reports such as environmental studies, surveys, and title documents
• Compose reports, feasibility summaries, entitlement status updates, and project analyses for management review and land investment decisions
• Collaborate with internal departments including Land Acquisition, Land Development, Legal, and Engineering to guide support entitlement execution land planning decisions and entitlement strategies
• Assist in managing third-party consultants, including civil engineers and planners, to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
• Review consultant reports, technical studies, site plans, and development applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support process improvements related to entitlement tracking, documentation, and reporting
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level