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Job Description

CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ — CSGP) (www.costar.com) is a leading provider of real estate information, marketing and analytic services. Since our founding in 1987, we’ve been on a mission to create efficiency and transparency in commercial real estate. From our earliest days, as the ­first company to offer real estate firms comprehensive, objective, reliable information, to our recent expansion into operating some of the most active Internet marketplaces for buying and selling commercial real estate, apartments, homes, businesses and land, we’ve been committed to excellence and creating the most inventive and insightful company in our industry.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar has offices across the globe with almost 5,000 employees.

As a BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST, within our dynamic legal department, you will be responsible for assisting management in the development of code-based logic to analyze large sets of data to generate reports, identify patterns, surface nefarious behavior and investigate matters related to the piracy of CoStar content and services.

This position requires interaction with staff at various levels and across multiple departments, in particular product development and IT security. You will need strong analytical skills as well as comfort and experience working with large data sets; this includes being able to work with, analyze and review data in excel as well as using and writing or editing SQL queries. You will be a part of a team that receives attention from all levels of company leadership. In the past years our work to combat content theft has been covered in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, NBC News and many other publications.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with anti-piracy initiatives to protect CoStar intellectual property.
• Develop and implement SQL scripts, policies and procedures used in the identification, investigation, prevention and resolution of misuse of CoStar services and/or misappropriation of CoStar content.
• Working collaboratively to translate business requirements into technical requirements.
• Analyzing data to identify and interpret trends and patterns that lead to factual and actionable conclusions.
• Assisting with litigation efforts, legal filings, subpoenas and responses by collecting and building records, exhibits as well as maintaining clear and contemporaneous records.

• Develop and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of the commercial real estate industry and CoStar’s business model / technology.
• Communications with parties involved in the suspected misuse of CoStar services.

Qualifications

• B.S., B.A. degree and or 1-3 years relevant experience working with, analyzing and modeling data.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient Microsoft SQL Server experience in developing, editing and running scripts.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skillset including usage of functions and data organization techniques.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with ability to be flexible and adapt to frequently changing workload and responsibilities.
• The ability to develop, work with, analyze, translate and understand data.
• Acute attention to detail. Curious, inquisitive and creative. Ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves)

• Knowledge related to real estate technology companies, products, services and competition.
• Piracy detection skills, intellectual property licensing or anti-piracy experience.

OVERVIEW OF COMPANY:

Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell, the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 4,600 worldwide.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes, as well as Segways and bikes available for use during the day
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbJRnJ2sX0

CoStar Group seeks information for job applications from candidates in the US through only the following channels:

• The CoStar Group website
• Via email to/from addresses using only the CoStar domain of “@costar.com”
• Screening and interaction by telephone and through the Microsoft Teams or Zoom platforms

Be aware that: CoStar does not use Wire, Google Hangouts, or any other platform for any recruitment related activities

• Disregard any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with CoStar via any other means and/or using email addresses with any other domain
• CoStar will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with the company

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply.  However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing