Housing Program Analyst - Government Services

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

The Housing Program Analyst, under general supervision of the Program Director (PD) and Deputy Program Director (DPD), will analyze data, create reports, and develop strategies to improve program performance. The analyst will also be responsible for completing quality assurance reviews by assessing the Case Management Division’s performance, quality, or functionality. The Housing Program Analyst will work with other divisions within Pinellas County and HORNE’s Housing Management and Implementation Team to oversee all participants from application through closeout.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing, monitoring, and tracking all aspects of applications from application through closeout;
• Acting as a representative for Pinellas County within the community, attending meeting and events, and offering informative training seminars on Pinellas County’s Hurricane Housing Recovery Programs and application procedures;
• Serving as a liaison to external partners, including real estate agents, banks/lenders/brokers, housing counseling agencies, and title companies;
• Stay informed about other grant and subsidy programs available in the Pinellas County market to maximize borrower funding;
• Prepare reports for Pinellas County and other partners when applicable;
• Build and maintain relationships with non-profit partners to ensure a consistent flow of referrals;
• Provide weekly loan volume reports to management and other requested reports;
• Monitoring progress and performing troubleshooting duties for applications in process;
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, accounting, or a related field, from an accredited college and two years of experience in mortgage underwriting.
• Background in or knowledge of real estate finance and/or program implementation experience preferred.
• A basic understanding of programs, terminology, and market conditions.
• Ability to develop and manage file quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills, strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create strong relationships using interpersonal skills and communication.
• Ability to solve borrower issues as well as mortgage specific analytical problems as they relate to the job duties and the intended LMI communities.
• Ability to relocate to Lee County if not already a resident of Pinellas County or the surrounding area. This position will be located on-site at a HORNE office and will require occasional travel to the Pinellas County Administration Building.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)/Affordable Housing is a plus.
• Advanced experience with Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) lending products.
• Experience with providing housing counseling to prospective program participants.
• Advanced experience using and developing complex Excel spreadsheets and presentation software is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working for or with local government agencies and government programs related to affordable housing development.
• Candidates with Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Development, Business Administration, Public Administration or related fields are strongly preferred.
  
  
  

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.
  
  
  

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.
  
  
  

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE!

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