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Sschubermitchell
schubermitchellReal Estate Development

Land Analyst

Location

Joplin, Missouri, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-5 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

56m ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Land Analyst supports the LEAD department by performing financial modeling, cost analysis, strategic analysis, and market research for land acquisition and development opportunities. This role ensures land-related investments are accurately assessed, aligned with strategic goals, and executed with financial discipline, working closely with acquisition, entitlement, and finance teams.

Position Summary

The Land Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the LEAD department by leading financial modeling, cost analysis, strategic analysis, and market research to evaluate land acquisition and development opportunities. This role ensures that land-related investments are assessed accurately, aligned with strategic goals, and executed with financial discipline.


This position is embedded within the LEAD team and serves as a key connector between land operations and financial oversight. The Land Analyst works closely with the Acquisition Specialist, Entitlement Development Research Specialist, and Finance team to maintain accurate internal land tracking systems, analyze development costs, and support long-term land portfolio planning. This role is for someone with 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis and modeling who is energized by solving complex problems and enjoys building models that drive investment decisions, and thrives in a collaborative, learning-focused environment. Prior land or real estate experience is not required — training will be provided.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain financial models to evaluate land investments and develop partnerships.

  • Coordinate with Finance and external partners to ensure timely delivery of documents and responses related to off-balance sheet land holdings.

  • Analyze development budgets and actual costs to ensure alignment with financial expectations.

  • Maintain internal land tracking systems and support improvements to land portfolio tools

  • Conduct market research and competitor tracking to inform land strategy and pricing

  • Support strategic planning through scenario modeling and forecasting

  • Assist in identifying and evaluating potential new markets for company expansion

  • Coordinate due diligence activities and summarize key risks and findings for leadership

  • Maintain organized records of due diligence documentation and deal status

  • Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate budget and cash flow planning

  • Assist in reviewing and revising land contracts with the Acquisition and Legal teams

  • Recommend process improvements and support tool development (e.g. GIS, evaluators)


Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (preferred)

  • 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis and modeling across multiple projects or roles

  • Experience in Excel-based modeling, scenario analysis, and presenting financial insights to decision makers

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

  • Must be at least 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle


Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  • Works in a temperature-controlled office environment with low noise levels

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit in a vehicle

  • Occasionally required to lift, pull, and push objects up to 10 pounds

Updated 56m ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Financial modeling • 1+ yrs
Cost analysis • 1+ yrs
Strategic analysis • 1+ yrs
Market research • 1+ yrs
Excel-based modeling • 1+ yrs
Scenario analysis • 1+ yrs
Analytical skills • 1+ yrs
Organizational skills • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-5 years

Certifications

Valid driver’s license • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Sales & Business Dev
Real Estate & Facilities

Industries

Real Estate & PropTech

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationJoplin, Missouri, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalLow3/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

schubermitchell

Team size

Growing team

Location

Joplin, Missouri, United States

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Land Analyst

Joplin, Missouri, United StatesFull Time