Senior Analyst

Working at B&D means more than just having a job; it means building a career. Explore a future with B&D, which offers exceptional benefits, a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, an inclusive environment, and ample opportunities for career advancement. Brailsford & Dunlavey and PMA have integrated hiring operations after our recent merger . Explore all of our open opportunities below. Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our team in the Northeast. This is a hybrid opportunity based in the Washington, DC, or New York City area. This is more than a data analytics role. We’re looking for an analytical thinker with a background in real estate, development, planning, architecture, or a related built-environment field who can turn data and research into meaningful insights, helping clients understand their options, make informed decisions, and shape strategies for their investments and long-term goals. Named the #17 fastest-growing AEC firm in the U.S. and Canada by Zweig Group's Hot Firm Awards, B&D is entering an exciting period of growth—creating new opportunities for ambitious professionals to take on meaningful work and accelerate their careers. Brailsford & Dunlavey Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) leads the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle. B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. The Opportunity We’re looking for a curious, analytical, and resourceful professional who can move beyond the numbers to develop insights that help clients make better decisions. The Senior Analyst supports B&D’s advisory work with colleges, universities, private-sector organizations, and municipalities, helping clients maximize the value of their investments and align real estate and operational decisions with their long-term goals. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of assets and challenges, including campus housing, athletics facilities, arenas and stadiums, entertainment and innovation districts, schools, community recreation, energy and sustainability infrastructure, and healthcare and research facilities. This role is ideal for someone with a real estate, planning, development, architecture, or related analytical background who is eager to learn, navigate unfamiliar problems, and turn analysis into meaningful recommendations. How You’ll Contribute Analysis & Research Conduct research and quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform client recommendations and project strategy. Collect, organize, and analyze data through market research, interviews, focus groups, surveys, site analysis, needs assessments, and other research methods. Develop financial models, market analyses, space planning analyses, and other analytical tools to evaluate real estate and operational opportunities. Research real estate, market, financial, and industry trends to identify relevant insights and opportunities. Identify new analytical tools, strengthen existing models, and contribute to B&D’s research and development efforts. Synthesis & Advisory Translate complex information and analytical findings into clear insights that help clients make informed decisions. Connect data, research, and project findings to broader client goals, challenges, and long-term strategies. Develop polished presentations, reports, financial models, and other deliverables that effectively communicate recommendations. Apply critical thinking to ambiguous problems and help project teams develop practical, creative solutions. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, test assumptions, and support the development of recommendations. Serve as a secondary point of contact for clients, communicating professionally and ensuring appropriate follow-through. Collaborate with project teams across disciplines and contribute meaningfully to team discussions and problem-solving. Support client meetings, presentations, interviews, and other engagement activities. Provide informal coaching and support to Analysts and other junior team members. Firm & Professional Growth Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, conferences, thought leadership, and relationship development. Pursue professional development and coaching opportunities, including B&D’s mentorship program. Support quality control and client satisfaction across assigned projects. Leadership Responsibilities Provide informal coaching and support to Analysts and other junior team members. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in real estate development or management, architecture, planning, construction management, engineering, higher education, business, or a related field. Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with the ability to move from data and research to meaningful conclusions and recommendations. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience working with data, financial models, or other analytical tools. Experience researching, organizing, and synthesizing information from multiple sources. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and present clear, cohesive reports and presentations. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with real estate, finance, and accounting principles. Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative project team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Willingness and ability to travel to client sites as needed, including by car, air, or train. Reliable transportation with the ability to work onsite in a B&D office (New York or Washington DC) on a weekly basis. Demonstrated adaptability, professionalism, and commitment to continuous learning and growth. What Sets You Apart The strongest candidates will be able to bridge analysis and advisory thinking. You’re comfortable working with numbers and data, but you don’t stop at finding the answer—you want to understand why it matters and what the client should do with it. You may come from a traditional real estate or development background, or from a related field such as architecture, planning, engineering, construction, or another analytical discipline. What matters most is your ability to transfer what you know to new challenges, learn quickly, and figure things out when there isn’t an obvious playbook. You’re intellectually curious and resourceful. When you don’t know something, you know how to find the answer. You ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and bring structure to ambiguous problems. You’re also confident in communicating what you're thinking. Whether you’re presenting analysis, building a PowerPoint, or talking with a client, you can take complicated information and make it understandable, relevant, and actionable. Why People Choose B&D Impactful Mission- Be part of meaningful work that helps shape the places where people live, learn, work, and connect. Learning & Growth- We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning at every stage of your career. Strong Culture- Entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and excellence drive how we work together. Robust Benefits- Comprehensive benefits include 100% company-paid medical, dental, and prescription coverage, a targeted 7% employer-contribution 401(k), generous PTO, and more. This role's target base annual salary range is currently $80,000-$95,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, candidate abilities, and pay relative to other team members. The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies. Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. participates in E-Verify. Each person who joins the B&D team has demonstrated excellence in his or her field. We recruit project managers, construction managers, planners, architects, economists, finance specialists, management consultants, and other experts. The merging of these diverse skill sets and backgrounds helps us meet—and often exceed—our firm’s goals. We are committed to every employee’s rapid professional development and provide many opportunities for everyone to stretch their intellectual capacities. “I appreciate B&D’s commitment to inclusivity. As a woman in the real estate development space, all too often, I’m the only minority or woman in the room. It feels great to know that I have the B&D family behind me to make me feel appreciated.” B&D Employee OUR COMMITMENT B&D’s benefits are second to none in any industry. We believe that a comprehensive benefits package is critical to supporting our employees’ personal and family needs, and demonstrates our true commitment to work-life balance. Whether you are looking for a company that shares the burden of health care costs, permits occasional working-from-home flexibility, or invests heavily into each employee’s 401(k), B&D delivers a complete package. B&D provides a complete package to our full-time employees. 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses Company-paid contributions to 401(k) retirement accounts Flextime and telecommuting Parental leave Voluntary vision insurance Company-paid disability and life insurance Vacation, sick, and holiday pay Adoption assistance program Reimbursement for professional memberships/certifications Learning & Development department dedicated to providing in-house training Employee assistance program Corporate fitness center access at most locations Cell phone reimbursement Wellness Committee and wellness-based programming Our collaborative approach relies on passionate and ambitious individuals. Each B&D employee embodies these attributes: Willing to take intellectual, emotional, & financial risks Committed to excellence for excellence’s sake Predisposed to initiate deliberate, disciplined action Intellectually curious Of high personal integrity Ambitious for the firm Engaging Able to endure to achieve excellence INCLUSION We are invested in providing an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice. Throughout B&D’s history, firm leaders have shown a commitment to creating positive, inclusive, and diverse environments for both our client communities as well as the firm. Inclusion is an essential part of our purpose. In addition to making concerted efforts to hire and retain a diverse group of employees, we have an active Inclusion Committee that is dedicated to ensuring we all feel connected and included at B&D. As a firm, we are examining our biases together, which makes us all better and allows us to make smarter decisions for our clients. Working for B&D means making inclusion a top priority in your day-to-day words and actions. FOSTERING DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Employee Resource Group (ERG) At B&D, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. This is why we are proud to have an Employee Resource Group, which was formed organically through the efforts of many individuals passionate about equity in the workplace. In the true spirit of inclusion, this group is open to all employees. The ERG meets regularly to discuss issues, host events, provide peer support and advise HR and senior leadership on matters related to the workplace and the broader community. Our ERG helps expand representation to include new perspectives at all levels of the organization. Interest groups represented within our ERG include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ+ employees, black employees, women employees, employees who are parents, health and wellness initiatives, and more. 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