Real Estate Analyst

Real Estate Analyst

Future Opportunity

CSEngineering is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to provide analytical, financial, and compliance support across the federal lease acquisition lifecycle. This role supports real property portfolio analysis, lease scoring, cost validation, National Broker oversight, and data governance functions in a federal environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct market research in accordance with FAR Part 10, utilizing commercial real estate databases (CoStar, Reis, or equivalent), broker input, and industry sources to validate rental rates, operating expenses, and market assumptions.

• Aggregate and analyze real property portfolio data to support acquisition planning, feasibility studies, and strategic decision-making.

• Perform OMB Circular A-11 lease scoring analyses, applying the "90 Percent Test" to calculate Net Present Value (NPV) and compare against Fair Market Value (FMV).

• Apply OMB Circular A-94 discount rates within financial models.

• Prepare lease scorecards, compliance documentation, and cost-benefit evaluations.

• Analyze lease pricing documentation and financial inputs for completeness and federal compliance.

• Research and document lease proposal requirements and due diligence materials.

• Maintain and update lease databases, tracking systems, and organized documentation repositories.

• Track lease transaction timelines, milestones, and Task Orders supporting National Broker IDIQ contracts.

• Consolidate portfolio-level data, identify cost risks and compliance gaps, and prepare executive summaries and analytical memoranda.

• Maintain documentation in network drives and SharePoint repositories in accordance with federal recordkeeping standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in federal real estate analysis, lease acquisition, or financial analysis

• Experience supporting federal agencies (VA or GSA preferred)

• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple concurrent real property projects

• Strong understanding of:

  • OMB Circular A-11 (90% Test – NPV vs. FMV)

  • OMB Circular A-94 discount rate application

  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 (Market Research)

  • Federal real property authorities (Title 38 and Title 40)

• Experience analyzing lease pricing documentation and financial inputs

• Prior experience using CoStar, Reis, or equivalent databases

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Experience with federal network drives, SharePoint, databases, and tracking systems

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and reporting capabilities

• Ability to present findings to both technical and executive stakeholders

• Must be a U.S. CitizenPREFFERED QUALIFICATION

• Financial modeling or real estate finance certification

• Advanced Microsoft Excel certification

• Experience reviewing GSA lease pricing documentation

• Familiarity with GSA Forms 1364 and 1217

• Knowledge of Federal Real Property Profile (FRPP) reporting

• Understanding of National Broker IDIQ commission structures

• Awareness of environmental review requirements in lease acquisition

Location: Washington, DC

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CSEngineering is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded in 2002 with the mission of being the best engineering and services firm in our industry while achieving the highest level of client satisfaction. CSEngineering has significant past performance with satellite systems, weapons and missile systems, naval architecture and engineering, aviation systems, and IT and Enterprise Architecture. We have come a long way since we were founded and now also provide services with focuses on logistics, item management, administration, equipment specialization, program management, configuration management, financial management, LAN operations, information technology and maintenance, development and operation of missile system laboratories, the operation of data collection systems, database, and information management support, demilitarization processes and DevSecOps. We could not achieve this without the dedication of our employees to their work and the clients we serve. Additionally, CSE is a Hire Vets Gold Medallion award recipient. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans' employment award that recognizes a company or organization's commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. CSEngineering truly values its people, wants them to love their jobs, and to build their careers with us. We are forever dissatisfied with status quo and are always looking for a better way to do things, not so much out of competitiveness, but out of a desire to simply be THE BEST and to lead our industry.

CSE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

CSE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.