Job Family
Management Consulting
Travel Required
Up to 10%
Clearance Required
Active Secret
What You Will Do
The Realty Specialist serves as a senior technical authority on real property acquisition, leasing, and portfolio management for the Department of State (DoS). The incumbent will provide expert guidance, analytical support, and policy development for complex real estate actions, including military property transfers, prospectus-level leases, and real property development projects. Additionally, they will work directly with the Division Chief and Office Director to support both immediate and long‑range space planning requirements, ensuring alignment with Department mission needs and federal real property regulations.
The incumbent will prepare high‑value technical documentation including prospectuses, use permits, licenses, scopes of work, housing plans, briefings, and assignment memoranda. Additionally, they will serve as a principal liaison with GSA, military entities, state and local agencies, and private‑sector partners.
Day to Day Responsibilities May Include
- Develop and evaluate new or revised policies, methods, procedures, criteria, and guidance for real estate actions.
- Assist in the planning, direction, implementation, and administration of projects involving acquisition, termination, construction, renovation, repair, and management of real property.
- 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 project performance.
- Prepare rent estimates and maintain leasing documentation within the Department’s system of record, Archibus.
- Develop housing plans, point papers, options analyses, and briefing materials reflecting all relevant considerations.
- Develop standards and guidance to improve lease procurement practices and methodologies.
- Advise stakeholders and senior leadership on complex real estate issues, including policy interpretation and strategic planning.
What You Will Need
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher‐level clearance are preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- EIGHT (8) years of experience working in or with the General Services Administration (GSA)
- Experience using GSA systems including Rent on Web, OAsis, and eRETA
What Would Be Nice To Have
- Experience supporting or working with the Department of State’s domestic real estate portfolio
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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