Realty Contract Specialist (TS/SCI Clearance)

Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award-winning organization, delivers innovative solutions to address complex, mission critical program challenges for the federal government. We are seeking a Realty Specialist to play a critical role in managing and supporting federal real estate acquisitions, leasing, and contract administration. This role involves overseeing a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties, ensuring compliance with GSA, GSAM, and federal leasing regulations, and delivering space solutions tailored to mission-critical needs.

The Realty Specialist will work closely with Contracting Officers, government agencies, and vendors to execute acquisitions, renewals, terminations, and space modifications. Additionally, this role includes responsibilities for project management, budget coordination, lease administration, and operational readiness of acquired spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate Acquisitions & Lease Management

• Assist government clients in developing space requirements, conducting market research, and establishing project budgets.
• Perform onsite surveys, market analysis, and property evaluations to identify suitable lease options.
• Work alongside Contracting Officers to provide real estate solutions, ensuring compliance with GSA/GSAM regulations and covert space methodologies where applicable.
• Negotiate lease terms, review contracts, and assess legal and business terms for acquisitions and renewals.
• Manage lease administration, including Consumer Price Index (CPI) rent adjustments, real estate tax assessments, billing discrepancies, and lease enforcement issues.
• Maintain lease documentation and contract files, ensuring compliance with GSA and agency requirements.

Space Planning & Project Management

• Oversee and manage space modifications, tenant improvements, and operational occupancy readiness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, landlords, and government stakeholders, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Conduct regular property inspections, recommend necessary maintenance or alterations, and oversee service contracts.
• Track and manage lease budgets, expenditures, and payment processing, ensuring timely payments and cost control.
• Develop short- and long-term real estate plans using portfolio data analysis.

Government-Specific Real Estate Functions

• Utilize LES non-public space procurement methods, applying anonymized communications when required.
• Assist in the submission of Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) records and lease delegation of paperwork to GSA.
• Manage project tracking for lease portfolios, coordinating with finance teams for budgeting and forecasting.
• Support documentation and policy alignment with GSAM, GSA lease policies, and agency-specific guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, accounting, business, law, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years in real estate, contracting, leasing, or financial management.
• Strong understanding of federal real estate procurement processes, lease acquisition methods, and real estate market trends.
• Knowledge of FAR, GSAM, and federal real estate regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple property portfolios, oversee lease administration, and execute real estate contracts.
• Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and contract review skills.
• Proficiency in project management, budgeting, and tenant relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry Certifications: CCIM, CPM, SIOR, RPA, or an active real estate license.
• Experience as a Lease Contracting Officer (GS-1170) with a Lease Certification Program 2 or equivalent.
• Familiarity with government covert space procurement processes.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $125,000 and $140,000 annually, based on benchmarks in the Huntsville, Alabama area. This range reflects a good faith estimate for all experience levels. At Hive Group, salary decisions are influenced by several factors, including but not limited to the role, location, and the combination of education, training, skills, certifications, competencies, and relevant work experience.

Hive Group offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.

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