Property Tax Protest Analyst

SWE Homes and its affiliates have nearly 40 years of success in the residential and commercial real estate market. As the company expands across Texas and other states, it remains focused on operational excellence, growth, and entrepreneurial innovation. The Property Tax Department is seeking a Property Tax Protest Analyst to join a dynamic, year‑round team that manages, analyzes, and appeals property tax assessments for SWE and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of associates to review property tax assessments and identify appeal opportunities.
• Prepare and submit property tax appeals based on research, analysis, and strategy.
• Manage communications and notices from a variety of taxing authorities.
• Track protest deadlines, hearing dates, settlements, final values, and estimated tax savings.
• Stay up to date on property tax laws and policy changes across jurisdictions.
• Handle online notices of property assessments and values.
• Negotiate value settlements with county appraisers and out‑of‑state assessors.
• Create and maintain files for newly acquired properties.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analyses to assess the impact of assessed values.
• Verify ownership and occupancy status with local appraisal districts (e.g., HCAD).
• Act as a key liaison between the team and county/taxing officials.
• Organize support files and documentation, and lead special projects as assigned.
• Represent the company in property tax protest hearings, as assigned.
• Support the Property Tax Supervisor with portfolio analysis, reporting, and special projects.
• Assist in the processing of property tax bills when received.
• Collaborate across departments—including loan servicing, legal, acquisition, construction, and property inspection teams.
• Perform other property‑tax‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in property valuation or related work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to type at least 45 wpm.
• Experience with chain of title and title issues.
• Proactively upholds follow‑up procedures.