Senior Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Senior Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME)

**Future Opportunity**

CSEngineering is seeking a Senior Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced technical expertise in federal real property leasing, acquisition, and policy analysis. This role serves as a senior advisor supporting complex lease acquisition initiatives, regulatory compliance, financial feasibility assessments, and portfolio optimization strategies within a federal environment.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide senior-level subject matter expertise across federal leasing, acquisition, disposition, reuse, easements, licenses, permits, and public-private partnership initiatives.

• Lead development of Project Management Plans (PMPs), process maps, and workflow documentation.

• Conduct research, benchmarking, and independent cost analyses to support acquisition planning and due diligence.

• Perform Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11 lease scoring reviews, including Net Present Value (NPV) analysis.

• Develop independent cost estimates (ICE) and evaluate lease proposals against federal regulatory requirements.

• Interpret and apply federal property authorities, including Title 38 U.S.C. § 8103 and Title 40 U.S.C. § 3301.

• Research and interpret Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and GSA Leasing Desk Guide processes.

• Conduct quality assurance reviews of acquisition documentation and contract-related materials to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Draft and update internal policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance checklists.

• Create solicitation and contract compliance review checklists and perform structured document reviews.

• Conduct financial feasibility studies and reuse analyses.

• Benchmark lease rates against GSA and private market comparables.

• Analyze project schedule and cost data and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Prepare executive-level memoranda, briefings, analytical reports, and strategic recommendations.

• Participate in in-person and virtual meetings to discuss task progress, deliverables, and compliance matters.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field

• Minimum 7+ years of real estate experience with emphasis on lease acquisition and portfolio management

• Minimum 5 years of federal government or government contracting experience

• Demonstrated expertise in federal leasing processes (VA and/or GSA preferred)

• Expert knowledge of federal real property law and regulations, including:

  • Title 38 U.S.C.

  • Title 40 U.S.C.

  • OMB Circular A-11

  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

• Experience performing NPV calculations, OMB scoring analysis, and lease financial feasibility reviews

• Experience drafting policies, procedures, and compliance documentation

• Experience conducting benchmarking and independent financial reviews

• Strong executive-level writing and analytical skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and federal document repositories

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Professional real estate certifications preferred, including:

• Real estate professional certifications such as:

  • SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors)

  • CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)

  • CPM (Certified Property Manager)

• Active real estate license

• Experience preparing audit-ready documentation and compliance reviews

• Experience supporting large federal lease acquisition portfolios