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Full-time · Hybrid

Strategy Analyst - Development

This is a high-impact strategic role focused on the pre-development phase of major Bay Area masterplans, requiring a blend of financial acumen and storytelling. It offers the rare chance to influence large-scale urban projects through sophisticated market research and executive-level reporting. The position is ideal for an analyst looking to transition from pure modeling to strategic advisory.

Hireza · San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 17 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact strategic role focused on the pre-development phase of major Bay Area masterplans, requiring a blend of financial acumen and storytelling. It offers the rare chance to influence large-scale urban projects through sophisticated market research and executive-level reporting. The position is ideal for an analyst looking to transition from pure modeling to strategic advisory.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Interpret financial model outputs to generate actionable development recommendations
  • Create original presentation decks and graphics for executive stakeholders
  • Monitor and report on submarket trends and emerging industry shifts
  • Coordinate strategic initiatives and communications for the West Coast Director
  • Conduct feasibility studies and rent/sales comparability analyses

Essential

  • 3-5 years of professional experience in real estate development, acquisitions, or market research
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
  • Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear graphics and memos for non-financial audiences
  • Strong understanding of the design and development lifecycle
  • Expertise in development underwriting and pro forma analysis
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines
  • Competency in conflict resolution and professional composure under pressure

Preferred

  • Specific knowledge of residential and large-scale master-planned projects
  • Familiarity with real estate deal structuring
  • Experience using CoStar, brokerage reports, and public data sources
  • Background in housing and economic development policy

Key Skills

Qualitative AnalysisFinancial Modeling SynthesisMarket ResearchExecutive CommunicationGraphic Design for PresentationsStrategic PlanningEntitlement KnowledgeFeasibility Analysis

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile master-planned developments
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
  • Professional growth in real estate strategy and deal structuring

Next step

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