Real Estate Development Analyst (May 2026 graduate)
Location: Bethesda, MD
Department: Development
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Entry Level
Position Summary:
EYA, the premier residential developer in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, is seeking an entry-level Real Estate Development Analyst in Bethesda, MD. In this position, you will be an integral member of our land acquisition and development team, working side-by-side with our full team in all phases of new residential and mixed-use development. You will comprehensively learn and participate in the acquisition and development process from start to finish, to include prospecting new opportunities, performing market and financial analysis, assisting in project underwriting and feasibility, and securing municipal approvals. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an award-winning company focused on innovative and complex urban-infill development.
Are you a recent or upcoming graduate with a strong interest in real estate development? Are you super-organized with great follow-through, completing tasks to 100% independently? Do you consistently demonstrate personal drive and initiative? Are you an excellent writer with demonstrated analytical skills? This position is for you!
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
At EYA, you’ll be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and community impact. Our employees are at the heart of every neighborhood we build—and they love what they do.
To hear from our current team members about why they love working at EYA, click here!
#NeighborhoodsofEYA #LifeatEYA
EYA, the premier residential developer in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, is seeking an entry-level Real Estate Development Analyst in Bethesda, MD. In this position, you will be an integral member of our land acquisition and development team, working side-by-side with our full team in all phases of new residential and mixed-use development. You will comprehensively learn and participate in the acquisition and development process from start to finish, to include prospecting new opportunities, performing market and financial analysis, assisting in project underwriting and feasibility, and securing municipal approvals. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an award-winning company focused on innovative and complex urban-infill development.
Are you a recent or upcoming graduate with a strong interest in real estate development? Are you super-organized with great follow-through, completing tasks to 100% independently? Do you consistently demonstrate personal drive and initiative? Are you an excellent writer with demonstrated analytical skills? This position is for you!
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the land acquisition and development team to assist with all phases of new and existing projects.
- Conduct market analysis for existing and new projects.
- Conduct basic financial underwriting for new acquisition opportunities, including proformas, waterfalls, and sensitivity analyses. Update and track proforma terms.
- Use Co-Star to support in identifying potential projects.
- Draft cover letters and letters of intent and prepare offer packages.
- Prepare PowerPoints and presentation materials for existing and new projects.
- Write and prepare internal and partnership memos.
- Maintain land acquisition reports tracking key dates, financial metrics and non-financial metrics.
- Support rezoning and entitlement efforts on pipeline projects and manage coordination with land use counsels, architects, civil engineers, and other consultants.
- Analyze zoning requirements for existing and new projects.
- Set, schedule, and develop content for large team and community meetings.
Qualifications:
- BS in Economics, Finance, Urban studies, Real estate, or related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher obtained within the last 1 year.
- May 2026 graduate.
- Demonstrated real estate interest through internships, coursework or similar.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- A willingness to work flexible hours in a collaborative, team-based environment.
- Strong sense of personal motivation, responsibility and drive.
At EYA, you’ll be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and community impact. Our employees are at the heart of every neighborhood we build—and they love what they do.
To hear from our current team members about why they love working at EYA, click here!
#NeighborhoodsofEYA #LifeatEYA
Schedule, Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time on-site role that operates from our main office in Bethesda, MD.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000, including applicable bonuses. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employee programs. For a detailed overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page: https://www.eya.com/careers-eya .
