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JPI 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.

At JPI, we strive to empower our people and excel for our clients. We hold ourselves to high standards and prioritize our values of being one team with unwavering integrity. We are motivated by our mission and driven to deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Will you join us? 

 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.

JPI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.