Government Leasing Specialist

📍 Lemont, IL (Hybrid – onsite first 3 months)

💰 $110,000–$130,000 DOE

💥 Benefits- 100% employer paid medical premium, dental & vision, 401K with 3% match, 2 weeks PTO + 5 sick days + 3 personal days, 8 paid holidays

A privately owned asset management firm is seeking a Government Leasing Specialist to join their growing team. This role focuses on negotiating and managing government leases across a portfolio of commercial properties, while also supporting the expansion of third-party leasing services.

What You’ll Do:

• Negotiate government leases across a portfolio of ~100 owned and 30 managed commercial properties
• Support and expand third-party leasing services for small property owners navigating government leases
• Proactively conduct outreach to property owners with expiring government leases
• Manage 2–3 lease negotiations per month (volume may fluctuate)
• Contribute to building out the business development side of the function (no rigid quotas currently)
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, tracking, and communication
• Work within government leasing portals (experience a plus) to manage lease processes
• Leverage systems such as Triple AP as needed (not required)

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of leasing and lease contracting experience
• Background in government lease negotiations REQUIRED (GSA experience highly preferred)
• Comfortable with business development, outreach, or marketing efforts
• Experience within a commercial real estate firm (e.g., leasing/procuring deals)
• Assertive, solutions-oriented, and confident working with government entities

Culture:

This team operates with a family-first mindset while maintaining a high level of professionalism. You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive environment where your work directly impacts the business.

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.