Director of Tax Credits & Housing Programs

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

The State of Iowa through the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) seeks a Tax Credits Director to lead housing and economic development programs across Iowa, including LIHTC, Workforce Housing, Historic Tax Credit, and Brownfield/Grayfield programs.

This strategic role requires building strong teams, interpreting complex regulations, and cultivating partnerships with developers, investors, lenders, and government agencies to advance affordable housing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of program administration or related leadership experience.
• Knowledge of affordable housing, tax credit programs, or community development.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to build partnerships with developers, investors, lenders, government officials, and community partners.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team by coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Oversee Low-Income Housing, Workforce Housing, Historic, and Brownfield/Grayfield Tax Credit programs.
• Provide strategic direction for program design, implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Shape program policies, procedures, and operating strategies.
• Interpret and apply regulations while ensuring program integrity.
• Build and maintain partnerships with developers, investors, lenders, community leaders, elected officials, and government agencies.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert and spokesperson on affordable housing and tax credit programs at local, state, and national levels.
• Represent IEDA|IFA before boards, legislative committees, industry organizations, and stakeholder groups.
• Oversee program budgets, financial performance, reporting requirements, and internal controls.

Skills

Affordable housing

Tax credit programs

Community development

Leadership and mentoring

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Iowa through the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) seeks a Tax Credits Director to lead housing and economic development programs across Iowa, including LIHTC, Workforce Housing, Historic Tax Credit, and Brownfield/Grayfield programs.

This strategic role requires building strong teams, interpreting complex regulations, and cultivating partnerships with developers, investors, lenders, and government agencies to advance affordable housing and