LIHTC Development Strategist (Remote)

Novogradac; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Flexible working hours

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Novogradac is seeking a LIHTC Development Consultant to advise affordable housing developers on 9% and 4% LIHTC transactions from feasibility to closing. You will lead strategy, perform underwriting reviews, and mentor staff while managing client relationships.

You will collaborate with developers, lenders, investors and public agencies, review sources and uses, equity pricing, and guide projects through awards and post-award steps. Experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of LIHTC development or consulting experience.
• Preferred CPA, MBA, MRED, JD, or similar credential with multi-state LIHTC experience.
• Knowledge of LIHTC program including 9% and 4% transactions, QAPs, and state housing agency processes.
• Strong ability to analyze risks, assumptions, and structuring alternatives and provide strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead LIHTC development strategy, feasibility analysis, and capital stack structuring.
• Advise on 9% and 4% LIHTC transactions and review underwriting assumptions.
• Direct preparation and review of LIHTC applications under QAPs; develop scoring and positioning strategies.
• Review sources and uses, credit calculations, and operating pro formas; advise on equity pricing.
• Mentor staff and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices.

Skills

LIHTC development

Client management

Financial modeling

Excel

Strategic advisory

Mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Report writing tools

Job description

Novogradac is seeking a LIHTC Development Consultant to advise affordable housing developers on 9% and 4% LIHTC transactions from feasibility to closing. You will lead strategy, perform underwriting reviews, and mentor staff while managing client relationships.

You will collaborate with developers, lenders, investors and public agencies, review sources and uses, equity pricing, and guide projects through awards and post-award steps. Experience required.