Real Estate Specialist

Overview

This individual will be responsible for analyzing and resolving complex real estate issues and providing expert guidance and hands-on support in the area of real estate to support the client’s mission. The real estate specialist will conduct a wide range of real estate planning actions such as public records research, business case/alternatives analysis, stakeholder analysis, and budget/schedule development, and real estate clearance actions such as site permitting, leasing, licensing, and support of fee and easement acquisitions, in support of the client’s technology construction/installation/deployment activities and related sustainment activities nationwide. The real estate specialist will provide “full-time” support to a federal agency’s program management offices headquartered in Washington, DC.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

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Responsibilities

This position will serve as a real estate specialist responsible for assisting a federal agency manage its real estate requirements/portfolio. The specialist will evaluate client requirements and identify, recommend and, upon client approval, execute the necessary real estate requirements. The specialist will lead negotiations for land-use agreements such as leases, licenses and rights of entry from private landowners and permits from other government agencies, facilitate meetings to develop and execute appropriate real estate strategies, and perform other related duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or related experience in lieu of degree 
• 5+ years’ experience in federal property real estate program support preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both a team environment and an independent setting. A true team player who maintains a positive and supportive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Significant experience in the following areas:
• Real estate research and analysis, including working with related documents such as maps, plans, surveys, legal descriptions, sales contracts, deeds, leases, licenses and permits.
• Preparation of real estate action plans, decision briefs and progress reports, including related budget and schedule inputs.
• Drafting, negotiation and tracking of land-use agreements such as sales contracts, leases, licenses, permits and rights of entry.
• Working with related professionals such as project managers, environmental specialists, engineers, GIS specialists and real estate attorneys.
• Proficiency with the following software tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Google Earth Pro, Acrobat Pro.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) training preferred but not required.
• Moderate travel may be required.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information. The background investigation includes financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, and employment verifications.

Target salary range: $90k - 120k

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

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