Senior Development Director

Volunteers of America National Services; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)/403(b)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Early Wage Access

Career Development

Job summary

Volunteers of America National Services seeks a Senior Development Director focused on affordable housing development. You will lead a deal team through financial analysis, due diligence, site selection, and entitlements from inception to permanent loan conversion and handoff to asset management.

The role requires leadership across the development life cycle, coordination with affiliates and operations, and a strong background in LIHTC financing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with graduate degree preferred.
• Eight or more years of related experience or training in affordable housing real estate development and housing finance.
• Experience leading project teams and closing at least two LIHTC transactions preferred.
• Excellent project management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine strategic direction in geographic target areas with the Regional VP and others.
• Collaborate with VOA Affiliates on focus areas and how VOANS housing development can help meet goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with officials, brokers, and key stakeholders.
• Research affordable housing policy and local funding sources.
• Track market trends, properties, and local housing dynamics.
• Source land opportunities and negotiate LOIs/PSAs with brokers/owners.
• Lead internal team and consultants through due diligence, design, and permitting.
• Perform financial analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Lead rezoning efforts to obtain entitlements where necessary.
• Lead and complete funding applications (LIHTCs, tax-exempt bonds, PILOTs, etc.).
• Lead responses to RFPs and RFQs.
• Oversee construction and manage draws with accounting; coordinate transition to operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Deal leadership

Due diligence

Policy research

Site selection

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
• Hybrid
• Salary : $160,000 USD per year
• Facilities Development
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO008762

Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is seeking a SeniorDevelopmentDirector,Affordable Housing.

This is more than a job! It’s an opportunity to lead a deal team on executing all functions of development of affordable housing with a focus on financial analysis, due diligence, policy research, site selection, entitlements, and overall management of the development team/process from inception through permanent loan conversion , 8609’s and hand off to asset management.

Volunteers of America National Services is a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Location: Hybrid

Schedule: M-F 9:00 AM-5:00 PM - occasional weekends

Salary Range: $150,000- $160,000 based on experience

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Opportunity to shape strategy and drive organization-wide impact
• Collaborative executive leadership team that values partnership and accountability
• High-visibility role influencing performance, processes, and outcomes
• Cross-functional collaboration across operations, finance, and clinical teams
• Culture that empowers leaders to innovate, improve, and build strong teams

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave)
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Wellness Incentives (up to $350 annually)
• Early Pay Access (up to 50% up to $1000 of earned wages)
• Career Development Opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree required with graduate degree preferred.

• At least eight (8) years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in affordable housing real estate development and housing finance.

• Experience having led project teams and closed at least two (2) LIHTC transactions preferred.

• Excellent project management skills and experience.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Strategy Development

• Work with the Regional VP, Real Estate Development - MidAtlantic and others to determine the strategic direction in geographic target areas and specific opportunities within those areas.

• Work with VOA Affiliates in the geographic areas to determine their strategic areas of focus and how VOANS housing development can assist them in meeting their goals.

Pre-Development & Closing Phase

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with elected officials, brokers, other developers, property owners, city staff, and other key stakeholders.
• Research affordable housing policy and local funding sources for opportunities.
• Track market trends, comparable properties, competitive landscape, and other local affordable housing dynamics.
• Source land opportunities, recommend sites for development, and negotiate Letters of Intent/Purchase & Sale Agreements with brokers/owners.
• Lead the internal team and outside consultants including architect, engineer, environment, market analysts and other consultants to complete due diligence, design, and permitting.
• Perform financial analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Lead rezoning efforts to obtain entitlements where necessary.
• Lead and complete financial applications for various funding sources including tax credits, tax exempt bonds, project-based vouchers, CDBG funds, PILOTs/tax exemptions, local soft funds, and other sources.
• Lead responses to RFPs and RFQs.

Construction & Development Close Out Phase

• Manage construction, in conjunction with the Construction Manager/In-House Architect/Owner’s Representative, in directing the architect and contractor during the construction and warranty period.
• Oversee construction loan, equity, and soft funding partner draws in conjunction with the accounting team.
• Provide direction and guidance and facilitate the transition from development to operations for the interdepartmental team including property management, accounting, asset management and local affiliate staff, among others.

About Us

Within our National Housing Corporation, we provide permanent supportive housing and services for seniors, veterans, families, and individuals with disabilities, helping communities thrive nationwide. Unlike many housing organizations, we focus on long-term stability through wraparound support services tailored to each of our communities. We also prioritize strong community collaboration, connecting residents to essential resources that support independence, dignity, and lasting success.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organization’s shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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