Real Estate Financial Analyst

JLL • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Real Estate Financial Analyst for its Public Institutions group, supporting the Army Portfolio Management team and oversight of the Army's Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI). The role is based in Washington, DC, with the primary workstation at the Pentagon and an on-site designation in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, DC. It is a hands-on, client-facing advisory position involving financial analysis and modeling, portfolio reporting, construction review, property management oversight, budget analysis, and project management support.

The analyst advises Army clients on large-scale housing privatization projects structured as public-private partnerships. The work includes analyzing project budgets and performance, validating financial and operational reports, reviewing legal and financial documents, developing cash-flow projections and recommendations, and communicating findings to stakeholders, including senior Army leaders. The role also includes project-site travel as needed, maintaining financial and document management systems, and producing quarterly written reports and other deliverables.

The MHPI program comprises approximately 88,000 privatized family homes and apartments across 36 project companies at 48 Army installations nationwide, including Hawaii and Alaska. JLL describes its culture as entrepreneurial and inclusive and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Up to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to complete a government background investigation.
• Strong financial and analytical, strategic-thinking, organizational, time-management, client-relationship, and project-management skills.
• Self-motivation and initiative to take action and respond appropriately without close direction.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Ability to meet deadlines, remain flexible, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong willingness to learn.
• Experience using AI platforms.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate or financial portfolio management and/or reporting.
• Experience with public-private partnerships, project finance, federal advisory work, or military housing/MHPI.

Responsibilities

• Advise Army clients on housing privatization projects, including real estate finance, property management, construction oversight, and legal document review.
• Analyze operating budgets and variances, including revenue, operating expenses, net operating income, and capital repair and replacement, to identify financial risks, trends, and performance concerns.
• Review and validate financial and operational reports from Privatized Housing Providers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with agreements and Army guidance.
• Monitor compliance with legal requirements and follow up on identified deficiencies.
• Review pro forma financials for large-scale residential projects and build pro forma models in Microsoft Excel as needed.
• Gather and analyze economic, demographic, and real estate market data to inform project decisions.
• Review legal documents, financial reports, and operating plans for due diligence, negotiations, and restructures.
• Provide project management support and collaborate with stakeholders to identify and resolve issues.
• Develop and update stakeholder briefing materials and explain findings clearly to senior Army leaders without financial or technical backgrounds.
• Monitor project performance indicators, develop short- and long-term cash-flow projections, and recommend responses to emerging challenges.
• Support client relationship management through communications, meeting facilitation, training, and vision-setting.
• Maintain the team's financial database and document management systems, and document best practices.
• Prioritize a significant workload, manage time effectively, and proactively communicate project status to managers.
• Travel to project sites as needed to conduct site visits and assess property management operations and compliance.
• Produce written quarterly reports on project status and performance indicators, along with accurate, well-organized deliverables on schedule.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Career growth, recognition, well-being, and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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