The Strategic Real Estate Analyst brings analytical firepower to FPS's portfolio management mission. You'll analyze market data, model scenarios, assess portfolio performance, and translate complex information into strategic recommendations that guide FPS's long-term real estate decisions. If you're the person who turns data into a compelling story and a clear action plan and you want your analysis to influence how a major federal law enforcement agency deploys its footprint across the country this role delivers.
Responsibilities:- Conduct comprehensive analysis of FPS's real estate portfolio, including space utilization rates, lease expiration schedules, cost-per-square-foot benchmarks, and occupancy agreement terms
- Develop and maintain a strategic real estate dashboard and data model to support executive decision-making
- Research and analyze federal real estate market conditions, GSA policy changes, and government-wide portfolio optimization trends
- Build financial models for lease vs. buy scenarios, consolidation opportunities, and long-range footprint planning
- Prepare briefings, white papers, and strategic recommendations for FPS senior leadership and DHS stakeholders
- Support development of FPS's long-range real estate plan, including 5- and 10-year scenario modeling
- Identify risks and opportunities within the portfolio and propose data-backed mitigation and optimization strategies
Requirements:- U.S. Citizenship required
- 7-10 years of experience in real estate analysis, portfolio strategy, or asset management in a government, GSA, or large corporate environment
- Advanced proficiency in Excel financial modeling; experience with real estate analytics platforms (CoStar, Esri, or similar) a plus
- Strong understanding of federal real estate frameworks including the Federal Real Property Council (FRPC) guidelines and GSA prospectus thresholds
- Exceptional written communication skills; proven ability to synthesize complex analysis into concise executive-level deliverables
- Experience working in or with federal agencies on portfolio optimization or strategic planning initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree or MAI designation a plus
