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Analyst (Summer 2026 Start)

CompanyRCLCO
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Analysts will conduct primary and secondary economic, demographic, and real estate research, including interviews and site visits, while organizing data and constructing financial and statistical models using existing firm methodologies. They will also support consultant teams in completing management consulting assignments and prepare reports and presentations to communicate key findings and recommendations to clients.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$70,000 - $77,000
Company Size
30
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
RFA aims to improve the institutional real estate investment model by providing customized and aligned consulting and advisory solutions to investors. Institutional investors leverage our diverse team’s analytical approach, deep knowledge, and experience in research, consulting, investment management, property operations, and lending. We focus on identifying investments likely to experience growing demand and the benefits of operational expertise. An affiliate business of RCLCO Real Estate Consulting, RFA was established in 2011 and has been an SEC Registered Investment Advisor since 2014. RFA is a SEC registered investment advisor, collectively hereinafter (“RFA”). The information provided by RFA (or any portion thereof) may not be copied or distributed without RFA’s prior written approval. All statements are current as of the date written and do not constitute an offer or solicitation to any person in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it would be unlawful to make such offer or solicitation.
About the Role

Analyst

RCLCO, a national leader in providing strategic consulting to the real estate industry, seeks qualified Analysts to join our growing team this summer! We are looking for creative and curious minds with a passion for real estate and the built environment who want to help clients make strategic decisions that shape cities and communities across North America. 

After completing our comprehensive training program, Analysts join our consulting team to gain unmatched experience in real estate analytics, management consulting and exposure to the real estate industry. They work directly with project managers and senior firm leadership to deliver RCLCO’s market research, financial and statistical analyses, and professional reports and client presentations. Our professionals are widely respected for their ability to assess economic and business conditions and market trends, and to translate these trends into actionable guidance for leading real estate companies and public/non-profit groups active in the planning and development of our cities. Analysts work on projects with both our real estate economics and management consulting teams.  

The ideal candidate will be a quick learner who is highly adaptable, has an interest in real estate and land use, some prior experience with research and data gathering processes, and comfort with Microsoft Excel. Team members who demonstrate success in the Analyst role will have immediate opportunities for advancement within the firm and to take on additional levels of responsibility with our consulting assignments.

Our team enjoys continued variety in project work, strong training and professional development support, a close-knit culture built on intellectual curiosity and collaboration, and a robust benefits package, which includes:

  • Hybrid schedule flexibility, with team members in the office 3 days per week and the option to work fully remote 4 weeks each year
  • 100% paid healthcare for employees, including dental and vision insurance (with the option to upgrade plans and add dependents at team member's expense) 
  • Competitive vacation and wellness/sick time offered for employees
  • Family planning and fertility benefits 
  • Employee stipend for continuing education and professional development 
  • Employer-paid family leave after one year of employment 
  • Commuting stipend for team members not driving to work 
  • Cell phone stipend 
  • Wellness benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program, standing desks available to all team members, and healthy snacks supplied in each office location 
  • Option to participate in FSA and 401(k) plan 
  • Employer contribution to 401(k) annually 
  • Access to back-up childcare, elder care, pet care, and other in-home resources 
  • Enjoyment of hosted in-office lunches and social events on a regular basis 
  • Paid time off to volunteer

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conduct primary and secondary economic, demographic, and real estate research, including interviews with those active in the local market and site visits;
  • Organize data, analyze trends, and construct financial and statistical models by employing existing RCLCO methodologies;
  • Supporting consultant teams completing management consulting assignments;
  • Work with project teams to prepare reports and presentations to communicate key findings and recommendations to clients;
  • Participate in client meetings and presentations;
  • Support internal firm initiatives as needed.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree with a mix of quantitative and qualitative coursework in disciplines such as urban studies or planning, economics, finance, real estate, architecture, human geography, public policy, or political science;
  • Some work experience, which could include internships and work-study programs;
  • Strong academic record;
  • Passion for research, analysis, and problem-solving; attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Comfort with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and in conducting internet research;
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills;
  • Professional attitude; a self-starter, a good time manager and a dependable “team player.”
  • Interest in learning additional quantitative analytical methods and software programs, such as advanced Excel functions, GIS, R, or Tableau.

RCLCO is recognized as the leading independent knowledge solutions provider to the real estate industry. Founded in 1967, RCLCO is a pioneer in bridging market and financial feasibility, consumer research, and industry intelligence. Our professionals are widely respected for their ability to assess economic and market directions, and to translate trends into project concepts and financial guidance.  

Estimated annual base salary, not including annual bonus: $70K-$77K

 - Equal Opportunity Employer - RCLCO is an EEO Employer who celebrates diversity - Drug-Free Workplace -

 

Key Skills
Real Estate AnalyticsManagement ConsultingMarket ResearchFinancial AnalysisStatistical AnalysisData GatheringMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordInternet ResearchWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementQuantitative AnalysisGISTableau
Categories
ConsultingData & AnalyticsFinance & AccountingScience & ResearchSales
Benefits
Hybrid schedule flexibilityHealthcareDental insuranceVision insuranceCompetitive vacationWellness timeSick timeFamily planning benefitsFertility benefitsEmployee stipend for continuing educationProfessional development supportEmployer-paid family leaveCommuting stipendCell phone stipendWellness benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramStanding desksHealthy snacksFSA plan option401(k) plan optionEmployer contribution to 401(k)Back-up childcareElder carePet careIn-home resourcesHosted in-office lunchesSocial eventsPaid time off to volunteer
Analyst (Summer 2026 Start) - InternshipsHQ