Senior Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (Sme)

Senior Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Future Opportunity

CSEngineering is seeking a Senior Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced technical expertise in federal real property leasing, acquisition, and policy analysis. This role serves as a senior advisor supporting complex lease acquisition initiatives, regulatory compliance, financial feasibility assessments, and portfolio optimization strategies within a federal environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide senior-level subject matter expertise across federal leasing, acquisition, disposition, reuse, easements, licenses, permits, and public-private partnership initiatives.

• Lead development of Project Management Plans (PMPs), process maps, and workflow documentation.

• Conduct research, benchmarking, and independent cost analyses to support acquisition planning and due diligence.

• Perform Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11 lease scoring reviews, including Net Present Value (NPV) analysis.

• Develop independent cost estimates (ICE) and evaluate lease proposals against federal regulatory requirements.

• Interpret and apply federal property authorities, including Title 38 U.S.C. § 8103 and Title 40 U.S.C. § 3301.

• Research and interpret Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and GSA Leasing Desk Guide processes.

• Conduct quality assurance reviews of acquisition documentation and contract-related materials to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Draft and update internal policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance checklists.

• Create solicitation and contract compliance review checklists and perform structured document reviews.

• Conduct financial feasibility studies and reuse analyses.

• Benchmark lease rates against GSA and private market comparables.

• Analyze project schedule and cost data and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Prepare executive-level memoranda, briefings, analytical reports, and strategic recommendations.

• Participate in in-person and virtual meetings to discuss task progress, deliverables, and compliance matters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance.

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

• Minimum 7+ years of real estate experience with emphasis on lease acquisition and portfolio management

• Minimum 5 years of federal government or government contracting experience

• Demonstrated expertise in federal leasing processes (VA and/or GSA preferred)

• Expert knowledge of federal real property law and regulations, including:

  • Title 38 U.S.C.

  • Title 40 U.S.C.

  • OMB Circular A-11

  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

• Experience performing NPV calculations, OMB scoring analysis, and lease financial feasibility reviews

• Experience drafting policies, procedures, and compliance documentation

• Experience conducting benchmarking and independent financial reviews

• Strong executive-level writing and analytical skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and federal document repositories

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Professional real estate certifications preferred, including:

• Real estate professional certifications such as:

  • SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors)

  • CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)

  • CPM (Certified Property Manager)

• Active real estate license

• Experience preparing audit-ready documentation and compliance reviews

• Experience supporting large federal lease acquisition portfolios

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.