**Job Description** **Responsibilities:** + Collect, analyze, and interpret data as related to our branch portfolio to assess current occupancy, employee needs, and future growth trends + Work cross-functionally with clients, management and various internal teams to provide insights and recommendations that support the company’s vision and strategic goals + Develop data-driven recommendations for office design, space optimization and utilization strategies to enhance employee collaboration, well-being, and cost efficiency + Assist in creating the business programs that will be utilized to build the financial proformas needed to obtain leadership approvals + Validate data, issue reports and communicate findings effectively, leveraging critical thinking and analytical expertise to support the real estate space and utilization recommendation + Gather and analyze data on office space utilization, employee occupancy patterns, space usage, and employee feedback through surveys, space management systems, and other sources. Identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. + Collaborate with team members to develop strategic plans for office space optimization, including layout redesign, and technology integration. + Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to workplace occupancy and utilization, employee satisfaction, and productivity to measure the effectiveness of implemented strategies. **Skills:** + Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments, management and internal clients. + Experience in dealing with workplace design, space planning tools, and programming modeling related to real estate strategy + Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques to extract insights from complex datasets + Understanding of office design principles, space planning, and furniture layout + Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines + Proficiency in data analysis tools and software + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment + Proven experience in strategy analysis or similar role + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Proficiency in data analysis tools and software + Excellent communication and presentation skills + Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment + Strong organizational and time-management skills + Knowledge of the industry trends and market dynamics + Experience with SharePoint, Smartsheet, Office 365, AutoCAD **Typical Work Environment:** + Primarily remote, with occasional site visits to assess existing workplaces **Education** Bachelor’s: Business Administration **Work Experience** General Experience - 3 to 6 years **Certifications** PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI) **Travel** Less than 25% **Workstyle** Remote At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. \#LI-JB1