Land Acquisition Analyst

KB Home•Tempe, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Land Acquisition Analyst supports the Land Acquisition team by researching, analyzing, and managing land data to optimize the value of current and potential assets. The role helps identify acquisition opportunities aligned with the company’s market strategy and business plan. The analyst prepares financial evaluations and investment materials, analyzes due diligence information, and maintains post-acquisition proformas to track community performance and identify enhancements. This is an on-site position at the KB Home Division Office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; a degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Real Estate is preferred.
Technical and analytical proficiency.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
At least intermediate-level competence in Microsoft Suite.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
A track record of meeting deadlines.
Ability to complete the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, move about the work location, drive or travel as needed, and walk up and down stairs.
Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others understand.
Ability to transport and move up to 20 pounds.
Periodically work in outdoor weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in land acquisition, transactional work, or entitlement/forward planning in real estate development is preferred.
Market analysis experience.
Experience with mapping software such as ArcGIS, Google Earth, or LandVision.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing financial proformas to evaluate proposed land acquisitions.
Coordinate with the development team to establish budgets and schedules for proformas.
Collaborate across departments to assess home construction costs and buyer preferences.
Analyze due diligence information for potential investments.
Extract and interpret data from MLS, company databases, Metrostudy, LandVision, Census Bureau, and other websites.
Prepare pre-acquisition investment briefs and supporting materials.
Maintain financial proformas post-acquisition to track community performance and identify enhancements.
Develop detailed Land Packages with supporting data for submission to the Corporate Land Committee.
Prepare follow-up analysis and transaction forms to facilitate funds transfers for acquisitions.
Contribute to the annual Market Strategy report and support ad hoc projects as needed.