Senior Analyst, Housing
About The Position
HR&A is seeking a full-time Senior Analyst to be based in our Los Angeles or Bay Area office. Our analytical staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure and help to drive our data-driven approach to city building. Senior Analysts are early to mid career professionals with a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field and 4-6 years of professional experience. At HR&A, Senior Analysts support both analysis and project management. They are expected to execute rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, develop the first draft of insights and deliverables using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. They’re also expected to help project managers lead the analytical team, prepare for client meetings, and review fellow analysts’ work.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field.
- 4-6 years of professional experience.
- Familiarity with real estate and housing market economics.
- Housing policy and program analysis.
- Residential market analysis.
- Residential development modeling.
- Demographic and economic data analysis.
- Case study research.
- Community engagement.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative skills.
- Passion for urban development and housing and community development policy.
- Deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today.
- Highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction.
- Demonstrated capacity for active project team participation, leadership, critical thinking, creativity.
- 4-6 years of experience in urban planning or development, housing policy, public administration, real estate finance, economic consulting, or a similar field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to work on multiple assignments at once.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, or Public Policy.
Nice To Haves
- Preparation of real estate pro formas for market rate or affordable housing feasibility.
- Ability to conduct detailed research of housing policies and programs.
- Ability to synthesize analysis into succinct takeaways and actionable recommendations.
- Conducting due diligence and underwriting for loans and investments in housing.
- Portfolio-level analysis of housing products and investments.
- Ability to proactively coordinate with colleagues and guide alignment on project expectations.
- Data analytics using Python, R or other programs.
- Knowledge of California housing laws, regulations, and policies preferred.
- Master’s degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support both analysis and project management.
- Execute rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Develop the first draft of insights and deliverables using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Help project managers lead the analytical team.
- Prepare for client meetings.
- Review fellow analysts’ work.
Benefits
- Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Firm contributes funds to long-term wealth-building account.
- May make contributions to other employee retirement accounts.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Paid time off allowances for illness, vacations, scheduled holidays, and family needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
