CDFI / Community Finance Specialist

BVA Bear's IT Solutions; Boiling Springs (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work from home

Job summary

BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a CDFI / Community Finance Specialist to lead community development finance initiatives within the Appalachian Business Builders program. The role focuses on designing, structuring, and financially modeling a regional CDFI across Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties with emphasis on sustainability and scalability.

Responsibilities include ecosystem analysis, governance planning, and developing the final business plan and implementation proposal, while

Qualifications

• Certifications: Certified CDFI Professional; Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze regional capital access landscape and needs assessment.
• Define CDFI structuring and lending products.
• Develop capitalization strategy and financial projections.
• Support governance structures and operating models.
• Develop financial sections of the business plan and support implementation proposals.
• Engage financial institutions, investors and stakeholders; provide technical guidance on CDFI models.
• Maintain audit-ready financial documentation and ensure compliance.

Skills

Community development finance

CDFI operations

Small business lending

Financial modeling

Rural financing

Communication skills

Technical writing

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance

BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a CDFI / Community Finance Specialist, that serves as the subject matter expert for community development finance and capital access within the Appalachian Business Builders initiative. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, structuring, and financial modeling of a regional Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties. The Specialist supports ecosystem analysis, capitalization strategy, governance planning, and development of the final business plan and implementation proposal.

Work Location & Travel

Hybrid/remote work environment with periodic travel across Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties, in Western Maryland, for engagement sessions and research validation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Community Finance Ecosystem Analysis (Ongoing)

Analyze regional capital access landscape, identify financing gaps, and support development of the Needs Assessment and financing gap analysis.

CDFI Structuring & Product Development (Milestone-Driven)

Define CDFI organizational structure and design lending products aligned with community needs and best practices.

Capitalization Strategy & Financial Modeling (Recurring)

Develop capital strategy including funding sources, investment opportunities, and financial projections to support sustainability.

Governance & Operational Model Support (Phase-Driven)

Provide input on governance structures, board composition, and operational models to ensure viability and scalability.

Business Plan & Implementation Support (Deliverable-Focused)

Develop financial and capitalization sections of the business plan and support implementation proposal development.

Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Advisory (Continuous)

Engage financial institutions, investors, and stakeholders; provide technical guidance on CDFI models and financing strategies.

Documentation, Compliance & Quality Assurance (Continuous)

Maintain audit-ready financial documentation, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and support high-quality deliverables.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in community development finance, CDFI operations, small business lending, or capital access initiatives; strong financial modeling and analysis skills; knowledge of rural financing environments; strong communication and technical writing skills.

Certifications

Community development finance or financial certifications preferred but not required.

Highly Valued Certifications

Certified CDFI Professional; Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP); or equivalent experience.

Key Competencies

Community Finance Expertise; Financial Modeling; Capital Strategy Development; CDFI Structuring; Stakeholder Engagement; Strategic Analysis; Compliance and Documentation; Problem Solving.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.