Real Estate Financial Analyst
About The Position
JLL is seeking a Real Estate Financial Analyst for its Public Institutions (PI) 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 on site at the Pentagon. MHPI is a large public-private partnership program involving master-planned residential communities at Army installations nationwide. This is a hands-on, client-facing advisory position spanning financial analysis and modeling, portfolio reporting, construction review, property management oversight, budget analysis, and project management. The analyst advises Army clients on housing privatization projects, monitors financial and operational performance and agreement compliance, and develops recommendations and briefing materials for program stakeholders and senior Army leaders. The work also includes maintaining financial and document-management systems, producing quarterly reports and other deliverables, managing stakeholder relationships, and traveling to project sites as needed. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to complete a government background investigation. Visa sponsorship is not provided. Expected compensation is $65,000–$85,000 per year, with final compensation dependent on qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, finance, public policy, or a related field is preferred.
- 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 real estate finance, property management, construction oversight, and legal document review for large-scale housing privatization projects.
- Analyze project operating budgets and variances, including revenues, operating expenses, net operating income, and capital repair and replacement, to identify financial risks, trends, and performance concerns.
- Review and validate operational and financial reports from Privatized Housing Providers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with governing agreements and Army guidance.
- Monitor compliance with legal requirements and follow up on identified deficiencies.
- Review and analyze pro forma financials for large-scale residential projects and build pro forma models in Microsoft Excel as needed.
- Gather, evaluate, 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 briefing materials and explain information clearly to senior Army leaders without financial or technical backgrounds.
- Monitor project performance indicators, prepare 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
