Job Description

RESEARCH ANALYST

Reports to: Vice President for the NAIOP Research Foundation

Type: Full Time (In Office & Remote) - required three days in the Herndon, VA office

Updated: October 2025

Position Overview:

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association based in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Research Analyst. The Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting research on topics related to commercial real estate development as well as drafting and editing reports published by the NAIOP Research Foundation. In addition to conducting research for internally produced publications, the Research Analyst will also work with external researchers on commissioned projects. The Research Analyst will cultivate relationships with academics and researchers and will support events hosted by the NAIOP Research Foundation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Research Conducts research for internally produced reports, using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including surveys, interviews, secondary research, and analysis of real estate and capital markets data Authors or coauthors research reports and research briefs Identifies new data sources and assists in development of new research methodologies Oversees and supports external researchers working on commissioned reports Edits research reports and provides formatting guidance to graphic designer Assists with production of research deliverables in additional formats, such as interactive dashboards, social media infographics, or short videos Assists with drafting research contracts Writes blog entries and magazine articles related to research projects or NAIOP conferences Reviews research-related press releases Volunteer Outreach, Management and Collaboration Collaborates with the NAIOP research committee, Governors, Visionaries and Distinguished Fellows to help identify research topics Supports National Research Directors' annual event; communicates throughout the year with this group as a resource for publications and speakers at NAIOP conferences Supports the Distinguished Fellows program for academic researchers Supports other Research Foundation events and programs as needed
Additional Responsibilities:

Participates in NAIOP webinars as needed Fields staff and NAIOP member questions related to research and publications
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. Preference for a degree in real estate, finance, business administration, economics, statistics, or a related field. Advanced degree a plus. Minimum of 5 years of research experience. Preference for research experience related to real estate, finance, economics, or market research. Experience at a trade association a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization software (Tableau or Power BI) Experience fielding online surveys and analyzing results Proven project-management abilities Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal and external teams
Supervises:

No supervisory responsibilities

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Jobs@naiop.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Herndon, VA 20171