Realty Specialist

Description

The incumbent provides expert guidance, analytical support, and policy development for complex real estate actions, including military property transfers, prospectus‑level leases, and development projects, while supporting both immediate and long‑range space‑planning needs.

The specialist coordinates with GSA, military entities, state and local agencies, and private‑sector partners while preparing high‑value technical documentation such as prospectuses, use permits, licenses, scopes of work, housing plans, briefings, and assignment memoranda.

• Develop and evaluate policies, methods, procedures, criteria, and guidance for real estate actions.
• Plan, direct, implement, and administer acquisition, termination, construction, renovation, repair, and management projects.
• Serve as principal liaison with GSA, military branches, state/local governments, and private‑sector partners.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate interrelated project activities, programs, and management practices to monitor performance.
• Prepare rent estimates and maintain leasing documentation in Archibus.
• Develop housing plans, point papers, options analyses, and briefing materials.
• Create standards and guidance to improve lease procurement practices.
• Advise stakeholders and senior leadership on complex real estate issues, policy interpretation, and strategic planning.
• Obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Secret security clearance (active Secret preferred).

Requirements

The Realty Specialist role is a senior technical authority on real property acquisition, leasing, and portfolio management for the Department of State, requiring up to 10% travel and an active Secret clearance.

Candidates must obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Secret clearance, hold a bachelor’s degree, and have eight years of experience working with the General Services Administration, including familiarity with GSA systems like Rent on Web, OASIS, and eRETA.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum eight years of experience with the General Services Administration.
• Experience using GSA systems: Rent on Web, OASIS, and eRETA.
• Experience supporting the Department of State’s domestic real estate portfolio (preferred).

Benefits

Preferred experience includes supporting the Department of State’s domestic real estate portfolio; the salary range is $113,000‑$188,000, with compensation determined by skills, experience, clearances, and other factors.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total‑rewards package that includes competitive base pay, a discretionary incentive bonus, medical and dental coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of professional development resources.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision insurance.
• Personal and family sick time & company‑paid holidays.
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Student loan pay‑down program.
• Tuition reimbursement and personal development opportunities.
• Skills development, certifications, and employee referral program.
• Corporate‑sponsored events and community outreach.
• Emergency backup childcare program.
• Mobility stipend.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance