Real Estate Development Analyst (May 2026 graduate)

EYA•Bethesda, MD

14d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

EYA, the premier residential developer in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, is seeking an entry-level Real Estate Development Analyst in Bethesda, MD. In this position, you will be an integral member of our land acquisition and development team, working side-by-side with our full team in all phases of new residential and mixed-use development. You will comprehensively learn and participate in the acquisition and development process from start to finish, to include prospecting new opportunities, performing market and financial analysis, assisting in project underwriting and feasibility, and securing municipal approvals. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an award-winning company focused on innovative and complex urban-infill development. Are you a recent or upcoming graduate with a strong interest in real estate development? Are you super-organized with great follow-through, completing tasks to 100% independently? Do you consistently demonstrate personal drive and initiative? Are you an excellent writer with demonstrated analytical skills? This position is for you!

Requirements

BS in Economics, Finance, Urban studies, Real estate, or related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher obtained within the last 1 year.
May 2026 graduate.
Demonstrated real estate interest through internships, coursework or similar.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent computer skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
A willingness to work flexible hours in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Strong sense of personal motivation, responsibility and drive.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the land acquisition and development team to assist with all phases of new and existing projects.
Conduct market analysis for existing and new projects.
Conduct basic financial underwriting for new acquisition opportunities, including proformas, waterfalls, and sensitivity analyses. Update and track proforma terms.
Use Co-Star to support in identifying potential projects.
Draft cover letters and letters of intent and prepare offer packages.
Prepare PowerPoints and presentation materials for existing and new projects.
Write and prepare internal and partnership memos.
Maintain land acquisition reports tracking key dates, financial metrics and non-financial metrics.
Support rezoning and entitlement efforts on pipeline projects and manage coordination with land use counsels, architects, civil engineers, and other consultants.
Analyze zoning requirements for existing and new projects.
Set, schedule, and develop content for large team and community meetings.