Land Acquisition Analyst

About the role

This role supports the Land Acquisition team by researching, analyzing, and managing land data to optimize the value of current and potential assets. It plays a key part in identifying acquisition opportunities that align with market strategy and business plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial proformas to evaluate proposed land acquisitions.
• Coordinate with the development team to establish budgets and schedules for proformas.
• Collaborate across departments to assess home construction costs and buyer preferences.
• Perform competitive market research evaluating competing communities.
• Analyze due diligence information for potential investments.
• Extract and interpret data from sources such as MLS, company databases, Zonda, LandVision, Census Bureau, and other websites.
• Prepare pre-acquisition investment briefs and supporting materials.
• Maintain financial proformas post-acquisition to track community performance and identify enhancements.
• Develop detailed Land Packages with supporting data for submission to the Corporate Land Committee.
• Prepare follow-up analysis and transaction forms to facilitate funds transfers for acquisitions.
• Contribute to the annual Market Strategy report and support ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Real Estate).
• 1-3 years of experience in land acquisition, transactional work, or entitlement/forward planning in real estate development preferred.
• Technical and analytical proficiency.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Suite including Power BI (at least intermediate level).
• Competence in Python for data collection, script maintenance, and reporting automation.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• A track record of meeting deadlines.
• Market analysis experience is an advantage.
• Experience with mapping software (ArcGIS, Google Earth, LandVision) is a plus.

Schedule

• Full-time, 8-hour workdays with flexibility for overtime as needed.
• On-site position at the KB Home Division Office.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

Pay

KB Home offers a competitive base pay. Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards.