Development Analyst

Job Description Job Description CMHA is seeking a Development Analyst to provide analytical, financial, and project management support for affordable housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) development projects. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Key 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 areas requiring follow-up.
• Assist with construction funding draw requests and monitor project expenditures against approved 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.
• Demonstrate CMHA's core values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Initiative, Creativity, Accuracy, Timeliness, and Quality in all aspects of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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