Analyst, Real Estate

ABOUT US |   HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities.       

We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives.     

From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans and then into job-producing, community-strengthening assets.      

Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments.      

HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, Washington D.C. and the Bay Area. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.       

Hear more about the HR&A experience from our staff.   

Learn more about careers at HR&A on our website here.    

THE ROLE | HR&A’s is seeking a full-time Analyst, Real Estate based in our office in Atlanta. Our analytical staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure and help to drive our data-driven approach to city building. 

Analysts are early career professionals with 2-4 years of professional experience and draft the substance of our client work products. Depending on the project, Analysts may expect their work to include:  

• Real estate and housing market analysis and research 

• Preparation of real estate pro formas for both market rate and affordable development 

• Demographic data analysis 

• Statistical analysis and econometrics 

• Infrastructure funding and financing strategies  

• Fiscal and economic impact modeling  

• Case study research 

• Public policy and regulation review and analysis 

• GIS mapping 

Analysts also help prepare written reports, presentations in PowerPoint, and Excel models for clients, as well as firm marketing materials and proposals for new projects. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | We are looking for candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative skills, a passion for urban development, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today. Ideal Analysts will bring a demonstrated capacity for active project team participation, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and other capabilities aligned with the roles and responsibilities described above, including: 

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate finance, urban planning or development, economics, public administration, or a similar field  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and common AI tools (i.e. LLMs like ChatGPT) 

• Understanding of best practices for responsible use, citation and incorporation of AI outputs into research and other tasks, and demonstrated ability to independently verify data and AI outputs 

• Ability to work on multiple assignments at once 

• Candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, or Public Policy 

• Master’s degree in Real Estate Development (MRED), Business Administration (MBA), Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field is preferred. 

HYBRID WORK POLICY | HR&A fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment through our hybrid work policy. Employees work from the office at least three days a week, which allows individuals the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives while maintaining a strong connection to their teams. 

COMPENSATION | The base salary range for this position is $83,200 -  $98,571, plus the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. Where an offer falls inside this pay range is dependent on experience.  We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience. We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the opportunity to benefit from the firm’s growth over time through participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage.  

HOW TO APPLY | HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.    

To apply, click here. Please submit your cover letter and your resume as a single PDF document. Applications without this requested cover letter will not be reviewed.    

As part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that mitigates bias and is based on candidate merit and performance, we ask that you submit a version of your resume and resume that has your school information removed. Please list your degree, e.g., B.A. Economics; however, remove all references to undergraduate and graduate schools you have attended.   

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.    

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].