Realty Specialists (Levels I-III) (TS Cleared)

Job Summary

Hive Group is seeking numerous Realty Specialists to help support the government client’s Procurement Section in Huntsville, AL and Clarksburg, WV. The Realty Specialist performs a full range of complex contracting/leasing functions including, but not limited to, acquisitions, renewals, terminations, construction management, purchases, dispositions, and other space related tasks to Government entities requiring space for general administrative as well as unique operational needs. The Realty Specialist will oversee and manage multiple portfolios of commercial and/or residential real estate properties, build relationships with all Government space users (ex. Program level, Field Office level and End User) to solve any occupant related problem or space use need quickly and comprehensively that may arise and manage projects working alongside Contracting Officers to provide solutions for space requirements by Government entities needing overt or LES non-public space. 

Realty Specialist I Responsibilities

Cradle-to-grave experience with Real Estate procurements including experience demonstrating: 

• Mastery of real estate principles, concepts and practices as well as an expert level understanding of the real estate market 
• Expert knowledge of a range of U.S. Government (FAR and GSAM) and / or private sector contracting rules, regulations, and procedures relating to real estate procurement, administration and disposal of real property 
• Expert knowledge in lease acquisition methods including existing and new construction 
• Expert knowledge and skills to analyze and resolve complex conflicts in policy and program objectives and/or problems in transactions involving real estate negotiations 
• Knowledge of standard building management practices and techniques to affect the determination or coordination of (1) the adequacy of environmental control systems such as air, electrical, heating, and fire prevention; (2) the cost of operating a building; (3) the feasibility of providing services; and (4) compliance with regulations such as those relating to proximity to flood plains, historic preservation, green leasing and environmental issues 
• Knowledge of standard commercial or residential construction, maintenance, and repair practices to sufficiently determine the reasonableness of costs for routine construction, rehabilitation, and repairs, as coordinated and obtained from technical experts in those fields, or to evaluate routine work performed by management brokers and real property management agents 
• If assigned to the non-public portfolio, pragmatic experience in tradecraft, process and protocol in accordance with Government covert space methodology to lead, assist, or facilitate law enforcement sensitive space (LES) procurements. 

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, law, acquisition, purchasing, economics, real estate, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management from an accredited university or college. 
  • Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for an additional six (6) years of experience in real estate. 
• Eight (8) years of experience in a financial, contracting, leasing, real estate or related position. 
• Possess a certified commercial investment member (CCIM), certified property manager (CPM), society of industrial and office realtors (SIOR), or real property administrator (RPA) designation or an active real estate license. 
• Experience as a Lease Contracting Officer (GS-1170) with a Lease Certification Program 2 or equivalent.
• Active TS Clearance

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hive Group hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.