Research and Development Associate jobs in San Antonio, TX

Are you seeking a permanent, full-time position with the ability to work remotely? Lodging Research LLC is seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as a Development Research Associate. The candidate selected for this highly competitive position will play an essential role within our small research team and significantly contribute to the research products provided to our clients.

The successful candidate will receive initial on-site training for 30 to 90 days, after which the position will be 80-90% remote. Following the initial orientation and training, the Development Research Associate will benefit from continuing education in multiple facets of the real development process, allowing for mastery of the position and growth to higher employment levels within the company.

Position Responsibilities

The Research Associate will become an expert in the following areas:

• Identifying new hotel and resort development projects and determining the entitlement and permitting status of those projects;
• Identifying the ownership of development sites;
• Determining the relationship between legal ownership entities and known development companies.

To accomplish this work, the Associate will draw upon various sources, including:

• City council and planning commission hearing agendas, staff reports, and minutes;
• County assessor records;
• Deed, lease, and mortgage documents;
• City or county project and permit tracking systems;
• Proprietary internal databases.

The position requires a candidate with sharp analytical skills, the ability to learn and master multiple content management systems, and the ability to draw upon multiple sources of information to reach reliable conclusions about the location and status of new projects.

Long-term success and satisfaction in this position are determined not by a specific professional or educational background but by natural curiosity, critical thinking ability, and a dedication to accuracy. Those who thrive on discovering new information and are adept at solving complex problems will find satisfaction in the work of a Development Researcher.

Often, the work of a Development Research Associate is like solving a mystery or assembling a puzzle. You begin with limited information, then find other facts that help make sense of the mystery or make the puzzle more complete. Because of the unique nature of this work, the position is open to all who can demonstrate certain key traits regardless of educational background.

Education Requirements

We value curiosity and critical thinking, not credentials. If earning a college degree helped you to think clearly and reason well, you might be a good fit for this position. But not all critical thinkers went to college, and not all graduates are critical thinkers. Therefore, we will consider any candidate with at least a high school degree, a strong work ethic, and the required experience.

Required Experience

At least two years of employment in a business, legal, or professional office environment.

Preferred Experience

Those with the following experience or certifications will be favorably considered for this position.

• Title research
• Loan processing
• Real estate development, entitlement, planning, or permitting
• Real estate assessment and appraisal
• Real estate law (real estate paralegal experience)
• Paralegal Certificate
• International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification
• GIS mapping

Work Hours & Location

The initial training and occasional on-site work will take place during business hours in a dedicated office space on the ground floor of a private residence. All remote will be performed at a time and location consistent with Lodging Research LLC’s remote work policy.

Benefits Include

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible health spending account

Application Requirements

All applicants must complete two assessments designed to help us evaluate the abilities of each candidate fairly and objectively. The assessments take a total of 25 minutes and can be completed online at the candidate’s convenience.

ABOUT LODGING RESEARCH

Lodging Research LLC is a small, well-established research company serving a prestigious group of clients involved in the ownership, development, design, franchising, and management of hotel and resort properties. For the past 25 years, we have built a reputation for the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and client service. Our mission is to serve the business needs of our clients by providing timely, relevant, and accurate business intelligence. We value long-term relationships with both our clients and associates. As a small, specialized company, we foster a collegial, team-oriented work environment not found in larger organizations. Our goal is to empower our associates to do excellent, satisfying work and to maintain a company culture free of pettiness and focused on personal growth and innovation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $55,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78256: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Antonio, TX 78256