Real Estate Strategy & Analysis

Job Description

At UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, we know why we come to work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Strategy & Analysis at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois office.

The Real Estate Strategy & Analysis Specialist plays a key role in supporting the Real Estate team's strategic initiatives, financial planning, and operational processes. This position is responsible for developing strategic materials, managing financial tracking tools and compiling reports, supporting budget planning, and creating infrastructure and governance tools. The role also contributes to cross-functional initiatives, helps drive team efficiency, and supports data-driven decision-making through dashboards, metrics, and executive-level presentations.

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Real Estate Strategy & Analysis Specialist, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Support the Real Estate team with the creation of strategic materials, including Board presentation decks.

• Assist in the development and tracking of project budgets and financial plans.

• Provide support for RFEI (Request for Expressions of Interest) and RFP (Request for Proposal) processes.

• Track team strategy, operations, and professional development priorities.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to evaluate project performance and team goals.

• Create and maintain policies, procedures, and processes that support a growing organization.

• Track budgeted funds to ensure accountability and provide financial analysis to drive decision-making.

• Collaborate on strategic cross-functional special projects and support leaders in defining success metrics.

• Performs other duties as directed.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to draw insights from data.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information and support execution.

• Ability to create and manage dashboards and executive-level presentations (e.g., Board decks).

• Ability to identify challenges and propose effective solutions to achieve team goals.

• Superior Excel, PowerPoint, and general Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable working with large business projects and system initiatives.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Experience in budget development, financial tracking, and supporting strategic initiatives.

• Familiarity with Workday, Adaptive Insights, or other financial planning tools is preferred.

• Familiarity with MS Project, Planner, or similar project management tools is preferred.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

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