Housing Development Analyst

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is seeking a Housing Development Analyst to join the Single Family Housing Office and support mortgage loan processing, document verification, and lender inquiries in Columbus, Ohio.

The role focuses on reviewing submissions, resolving inconsistencies, and providing guidance to lenders on program requirements and loan statuses, contributing to OHFA's mission to expand affordable housing access.

Qualifications

• 24 months training or 24 months experience in researching housing loan & grant programs.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or public administration.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Review new loan package submissions
• Verify mortgage documents uploaded by lenders against records held by OHFA
• Request lender correct / or provide correct information if inconsistencies or errors are found
• Respond to routine questions from lenders about requirements of programs & statuses of loans that have been submitted

Skills

Housing

Real Estate

Interpreting Financial Statements

Accounting and Finance

Economics and Development

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Housing loan & grant programs experience

Undergraduate core in accounting/finance/economics/business/public administration

Equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment

Job description

Job Description - Housing Development Analyst (260005VT)

Housing Development Analyst ( 260005VT )

Organization: Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information: Tammi Cross; [e-mail]

Unposting Date: Aug 26, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location: Ohio Housing Finance Agency 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive Suite 300 Columbus 43231

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $28.76 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: M-F, 8-5

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Housing

Technical Skills: Interpreting Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance, Economics and Development, Housing, Real Estate

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Priority Setting, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans from rental assistance to homeownership. OHFA provides access to financial resources for the development & management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens & other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. Please visit OHFA’s website for more information about our mission.

The Single Family Housing Office (Office) uses available funding to deliver programs & resources that expand access to homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers & low- to moderate-income households throughout Ohio. The Office also promotes & fosters the sustainability of homeownership through programs & resources within & outside OHFA.

Job Description

The Office of Single Family Housing, Residential Lending Division is looking for a dedicated Housing Development Analyst who will:

• Review new loan package submissions
• Verify mortgage documents uploaded by lenders against records held by OHFA
• Request lender correct &/or provide correct information if inconsistencies or errors are found
• Respond to routine questions from lenders about requirements of programs & statuses of loans that have been submitted

For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Housing Development Analyst position description.

Employees in this position are required to report to OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

To receive further consideration, an applicant must demonstrate on their application how they meet the following qualifications:

• 24 months training or 24 months experience in researching housing loan & grant programs.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or public administration.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

A successful candidate will possess the following Characteristics and Job Skills:

Accounting & Finance, Real Estate, Economics and Development, Housing, Interpreting Financial Statements, Attention to Detail, Priority Setting, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Analyzation.

Supplemental Information

CURRENT OHFA EMPLOYEES WHO APPLIED AND HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION WITHIN THE PAST 180 DAYS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

Background Requirements

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All external applicants that are selected for an interview may be required to provide at least three professional references & complete the Supplemental Nepotism Statement at the time of the interview.

ADA

OHFA is committed to providing access & reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs & employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act & other applicable laws. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please email Jessica Grimm.

EEO Statement

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer & does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy & immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law & any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices.Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms & conditions of employment.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.