Realty Specialist

Culmen is seeking a Realty Specialist to work on site for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Facilities Management in Washington D.C.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured!

Prepares recommendations and policy proposals regarding all aspects of land acquisition, including transfers of military property, prospectus-level leases and legal authorities relating to the ability of DoS to acquire and develop real property.  Works directly with the Division Chief and Office Director in the short and long-range planning for immediate and projected space requirements, including prospectus development, drafting of use permits and licenses, assignment memos, scopes of work and other technical documents. 

• Assists in the planning, direction, coordination, implementation, and administration of DoS projects related to the acquisition, termination, construction, renovation, repair, and management of real property. 

• Serves as a principal contact and liaison with GSA, the military, state and local agencies and the private sector. 

• Develops housing plans, point papers, options and briefing documents reflecting all relevant issues. 

• Researches, analyzes and evaluates interrelated work activities, programs, and management practices to effectively monitor and manage a project. 

• Share information for all activities that affect rent and/or portfolio projections with appropriate RPM staff. Keep IRPMS as accurate as possible given knowledge at the time (i.e., providing guesstimate future rental rates when location is TBD). 

• Develops standards and guidance for the improvement of lease procurement practices and methodologies, and innovative financial arrangements and performs all aspects of cost and price analyses to develop negotiation positions for lease realty projects and assigned broader customer needs involving integrated workplace solutions. 

• Develops and evaluates new policies, methods, techniques, or criteria. Advises on the interpretation and implementation of new and/or revised procedures. 
• Provides analytical, technical, consultative, and/or strategic business support to stakeholders and customers during project planning and throughout the lease procurement and space delivery process.  
• Provides critical analyses of issues and required procedural recommendations to management officials in formulating decisions regarding changing responsibilities or business needs, as well as in the design/development and evaluation of ongoing and/or new program issues. 

PMP certification is required at start date or must be obtained within 12 months of hiring and kept up to date.  Additionally, three (3) years of specialized experience which includes (a) interpreting and applying laws, regulations and policies associated with real estate acquisitions and managing federal real estate projects, (b) performing the full range of real estate functions including lease acquisition, lease policy development, lease process improvement, lease project management, and lease systems implementation; (c) progressive experience in planning the scope and direction of acquisition and disposition programs.  This experience must include the following: 

• Must have an active Secret Clearance 
• Managing, planning, developing, organizing, administering, and coordinating one or more complex real estate programs. 

• Analyzing acquisition projects to determine real estate requirements and researching deeds and public records to determine ownership.   

• Demonstrated experience assisting others with analyzing and applying real estate policies and procedures to include a basic understanding of plat mapping, and legal descriptions to include metes and bounds, rectangular survey, and lot and block.  

• Skill in analyzing the effects of alternatives on program performance and mission accomplishment. 

• Knowledge of real estate principles, policies, and methodologies. 

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, 
strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

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