Land Acquisition Analyst

Land Acquisition Analyst

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest home builder in the U.S., is looking for a Land Acquisition Analyst in the Operations Department. The right candidate will support the Land Team to source and contract land for the development of residential subdivisions and to acquire finished lots. This includes researching and analyzing properties using GIS, city/county planning websites, and other sources to identify new sites, understand site characteristics, conduct initial feasibility, track land sales data, and collect competitive market data.

• Investigate site characteristics: zoning, land use plans, wetlands, topography, school districts, competitors, and proximity to employment centers and local services.
• Identify land leads: contact brokers and engineers, review development websites, study GIS and land‑use plans, drive in areas, and research available resources.
• Monitor Unified Development Ordinances (UDO/LDO) and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain a database of land sales data, employment announcements, approved new subdivisions, and other relevant data.
• Assist with contract preparation documents and tracking contract milestone dates.
• Complete project startup documents for all new deals at contract execution.
• Attend meetings with sellers, brokers, and developers with the Land Acquisition Manager.
• Learn how to negotiate and contract land and lots.
• Assist the Market Analyst to identify competitors for each new deal.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.
• One year of related experience and/or training.
• Familiarity with land acquisition, land development, real estate, and/or GIS research, or completion of coursework in a related degree program.
• Efficient and effective at multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills.

• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Vacation, sick, personal time, and company holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

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