Position DescriptionJPI is seeking a Real Estate Strategy Analyst to support a federal client in project management and business operations initiatives. This role provides expertise in portfolio optimization, space utilization, tenant representation, lease management, and transaction coordination, and serves as a primary point of contact for real estate-related activities across the campus
.Responsibilities Include:- Support development of an enterprise real estate strategy aligned with DHS mission, operational requirements, and federal mandates, including governance structures for decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
- Conduct a comprehensive inventory of all campus assets including buildings, land parcels, leased spaces, and support infrastructure; maintain accurate data on occupancy, utilization, lease terms, costs, and condition.
- Implement or leverage a real estate management system (e.g., CAFM/IWMS) for portfolio tracking, analytics, and reporting.
- Serve as tenant representative between DHS component agencies and campus/facility management; gather and document tenant space, amenity, security, and technology requirements.
- Support negotiation of lease terms with GSA, private landlords, and other federal agencies in compliance with federal leasing regulations (GSA PBS, Federal Management Regulation).
- Conduct space utilization studies using occupancy sensors, surveys, and headcounts; identify underutilized, surplus, or obsolete space for repurposing, consolidation, or disposal.
- Develop and implement space standards including open office, hoteling, and shared amenity configurations; recommend reconfigurations to support evolving mission needs.
- Evaluate cost-benefit and mission impact of consolidation scenarios; develop phased consolidation plans that minimize disruption to mission-critical functions.
- Oversee real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and subleasing; coordinate with legal, financial, and procurement teams for due diligence.
- Develop and track KPIs including cost per square foot, occupancy rates, utilization, lease savings, and consolidation outcomes; provide regular portfolio performance reports to DHS stakeholders.
- Address security, environmental, and historic preservation requirements applicable to the St. Elizabeths campus in all real estate activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in real estate portfolio management, space planning, or federal real property management.
- Demonstrated experience with federal leasing regulations, GSA PBS procedures, and Federal Management Regulation (FMR) requirements.
- Experience with CAFM, IWMS, or equivalent real estate management platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with experience developing space utilization studies, cost-benefit analyses, and portfolio optimization recommendations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a required security clearance
Preferred Requirements
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), SIOR designation, or equivalent real estate professional credential.
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation.
- Experience managing federal real property portfolios at DHS, GSA, or a comparable large federal agency.
- Familiarity with OMB Circular A-11 and federal real property management reporting requirements (FRPP).
- Knowledge of historic preservation and Section 106 compliance requirements as they relate to real property transactions.
