Real Estate Analyst

Nooks•Arlington, VA

21d•$77,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Analyst supports the Director of Real Estate by building financial models for review, maintaining the property opportunity pipeline, and assembling documentation for Nooks’ internal real estate approval process. After sites are signed, the analyst tracks lease critical dates and reports operating performance against the original model. This is an individual-contributor position on the Real Estate team within Growth, reporting to the Director of Real Estate. The role calls for a proactive problem-solver who can work through ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and support the team as needed. The analyst evaluates prospective properties against Nooks’ standard security, space, and infrastructure criteria; compiles due diligence findings; gathers cross-functional inputs; and coordinates approval reviews. The position is based on site at Nooks’ headquarters in Arlington, Virginia (preferred), or its Colorado Springs, Colorado location. Travel to sites may be required. The role does not require a security clearance, but candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics, accounting, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in real estate analysis, financial analysis, or a related analytical role.
Advanced spreadsheet skills in Excel or Google Sheets, including building cash flow, ROI, and pro forma models.
Foundational understanding of real estate finance concepts such as leases, valuation, and returns.
Ability to keep pipeline and date-tracking records accurate without being chased.
Clear writing skills to turn analysis into actionable summaries for decision-makers.
Eagerness to learn an unfamiliar domain quickly, including secure facility requirements.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial, industrial, or data center real estate.
Experience preparing materials for an investment committee or internal approval process.
Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) or real estate analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Build financial models for prospective sites using Nooks templates, including cash flow, return on investment (ROI), valuation, and pro forma analyses, for the Director’s review.
Run standard scenario and sensitivity cases on each model to show how costs and terms affect returns.
Update operating site results against the original model and report variances to the Director of Real Estate.
Maintain the property opportunity pipeline, recording prospective-site status and milestones as deals progress.
Track lease critical dates across signed sites, including renewals, options, and notice deadlines, and alert the Director before deadlines.
Prepare regular pipeline and portfolio status reports for the Director of Real Estate.
Screen properties against Nooks’ standard security, space, and infrastructure criteria and pass qualifying sites to the Director.
Compile due diligence findings on shortlisted properties, including site conditions, costs, and risks, for the Director’s decision.
Assemble complete documentation packages for opportunities entering the internal real estate approval process.
Collect deal inputs from Finance, Product, Growth, and Operations, and schedule required approval reviews.
Request property information from brokers and landlords.
Travel to sites as required.