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We are currently seeking an Associate to join our Public Institutions (PI) group on a full-time basis in our Washington, DC office. This position will provide analytical support for the Department of Defense’s (Do D) Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI). MHPI is an excellent example of an effective Public-Private Partnership (P3) Program and involves a 50-year ground lease between the Do D and private sector residential developers. MHPI projects are master-planned residential communities and are located at U.S. military installations nationwide.

• Advise Do D clients on all aspects of large-scale housing privatization projects, including real estate finance, property management, construction oversight, and legal document review;

• Monitor compliance with legal requirements, follow up on deficiencies;

• Review and update pro forma financials for large scale residential projects and create pro forma financials in MS Excel

• Gather and evaluate economic, demographic, and real estate market data;

• Review and analyze legal documents, financial reports, and operating plans as part of the due diligence process, negotiations, and restructures;

• Provide project management assistance, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders on issue identification and resolution;

• Develop and update briefing materials for stakeholders in the housing privatization program;

• Brief senior leaders from the Military Departments who do not have a financial or technical background;

• Monitor project performance and Key Performance Indicators, develop short and long term cash flow projections, develop and propose recommendations to address challenges;

• Assist in management of client relationships, including communications, meeting management, training and facilitation of vision development

• Maintain financial database and document management website using Share Point; manage stakeholder access;

• Document best practices for the team;

• Handle a significant workload through effective assignment prioritization and time management;

• Proactively and effectively communicate project status to managers;

• Provide written quarterly reports documenting project status and Key Performance Indicators for the program;

• Develop analysis of economic, demographic and real estate market data; and

• Produce accurate and well organized deliverables on schedule.

Sound like you? To apply you need to have:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant professional discipline, and a minimum 2 years of experience in real estate development, management, public policy, operations, finance, investment, research, strategic planning and/or related fields
United States citizenship (a contractual requirement)
Current Do D SECRET clearance, or the ability to secure Do D SECRET clearance
Strong financial/analytical, strategic thinking, organization, time management, client relationship and project management skills
Self-motivation and the ability to show initiative in taking action and responding appropriately
Ability to build consensus and demonstrate leadership in a collaborative setting
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally in written/verbal communication
Ability to meet deadlines, demonstrate flexibility and work in fast-paced team environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also be a team player
Availability for occasional travel