Head of Corporate Real Estate and Business Services

GEICO•Bethesda, MD

1d•$210,000 - $390,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GEICO is seeking a Head of Corporate Real Estate and Business Services leader, responsible for owning the company’s real estate portfolio, which is a key strategic lever for operational efficiency, workforce agility, associate experience and customer-centric innovation. The leader will lead a team of real estate facilities management (REFM) professionals to drive a modern, flexible footprint that supports hybrid work, contact center evolution, and regional market optimization. Our real estate portfolio totals approximately 5 million square feet (leased and owned); and supports the work of approximately 26,000 employees. In addition to real estate, this leader will be responsible for the overall real estate portfolio, mail operations, corporate security, executive protection, fleet management and corporate travel.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate real estate, strategy, consulting, or related fields.
Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives in complex organizations.
Experience managing sizeable real estate portfolios across regions.
Strong financial acumen, including capital planning, P&L ownership, and deal structuring.
Deep understanding of workplace trends, hybrid models, and digital transformation.
Experience in M&A integration and cross-functional enterprise strategy.
Strategic, enterprise mindset with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
Strong change leadership and transformation execution skills.
Data-driven decision-maker with a bias for action and results.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate success partnering with Executive Leadership Team (ELT) stakeholders to shape and execute enterprise location strategy and major real estate investment decisions, ensuring alignment with business priorities, workforce strategy, financial discipline, and long-term growth objectives. Measured by quality of cross-ELT engagement, decision velocity, and outcomes driven through strong stakeholder trust, influence, and partnership.
Partner with executive leadership to align real estate decisions with enterprise priorities including expansion, restructuring, and digital transformation.
Reimagine workplace strategy to enhance productivity, collaboration, and employee experience.
Serve as a strategic advisor on location strategy and labor market analytics.
Lead scenario planning and long-range strategic modeling tied to business outcomes.
Oversee facilities operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and business continuity.
Optimize vendor ecosystem and outsourcing strategies.
Establish best-in-class governance, processes, and performance metrics
Manage a real estate portfolio, optimizing cost, utilization, and ROI.
Drive capital allocation decisions across leases, acquisitions, disposals, and buildouts.
Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation through innovative deal structures and vendor strategies.
Champion innovative workplace models that support hybrid, flexible, and distributed teams.
Enhance employee experience through design, amenities, and services.
Partner with HR/Associate Experience teams and business leaders to align workplace with talent strategy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Professional development opportunities and training
Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
performance and recognition-based incentives
tuition assistance
mental healthcare
fertility and adoption assistance
GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year