LIHTC Affordable Housing Development Analyst

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA seeks a Development Analyst to provide analytical, financial, and project management support for affordable housing and LIHTC development projects. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities include underwriting multifamily opportunities, conducting feasibility analyses, and supporting financing activities and funding applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, finance, economics, communications, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in real estate development, affordable housing, finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with LIHTC or affordable housing or real estate finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite multifamily real estate and affordable housing investment opportunities.
• Conduct market research and analyze project feasibility.
• Analyze LIHTC and other affordable housing programs and financing structures.
• Assist with the acquisition, development, refinancing, and rehabilitation of affordable housing projects.
• Assist with debt financing activities, including FHA financing.
• Support preparation and submission of affordable housing funding applications.
• Develop and maintain financial models, project budgets, and financial analyses.
• Coordinate and monitor project due diligence, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Review third-party reports and identify potential issues or follow-up.
• Assist with construction funding draw requests and monitor project expenditures against budgets.
• Track funding approvals, disbursements, interest payments, and other financial deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings and communicate project status with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Provide timely, professional, and exceptional service to internal departments and external partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, finance, economics, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

CMHA seeks a Development Analyst to provide analytical, financial, and project management support for affordable housing and LIHTC development projects. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities include underwriting multifamily opportunities, conducting feasibility analyses, and supporting financing activities and funding applications.