Analyst (Multi-Family Housing Bonds)

JOB ANALYST (MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING BONDS)HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT$74,816 - $104,743 (DOQ)REGULAR POSITIONInitial salary placement is generally made between the start and mid-point of the posted range. New hires are not eligible to start at the maximum of the posted range.LACDA OverviewThe Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is a dynamic, innovative agency created in 1982 by the Board of Supervisors to generate affordable housing and economic redevelopment throughout Los Angeles County and participating cities. Funded primarily with federal grants, the LACDA is an industry leader in sponsoring new solutions to housing and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To find out more about the LACDA, please visit our web site at www.lacda.org.Division OverviewThe Housing Development and Preservation Division administers federal, state, and local funds that are made available to for-profit and non-profit housing developers for the development and preservation of affordable and special needs housing. Additionally, it supports low- and moderate-income homeownership, single and multifamily home rehabilitation and sound mitigation, and various community and economic development projects and initiatives. Position OverviewUnder direction, performs a variety of professional analytical and administrative duties in support of the business activities, functions, programs, and services related to Housing Development and Preservation. This position supports affordable housing development by coordinating the LACDA’s tax-exempt multifamily housing bond program, which encompasses project underwriting, evaluation, and submission of multifamily bond applications to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee. Additionally, this role involves conducting feasibility analyses, facilitating bond transactions, managing regulatory compliance, and performing portfolio-related tasks. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.Conducts research and prepares reports on a variety of specialized topics related to division/departmental and programmatic activities requiring compilation and analysis of data. Supports department-specific programs and projects in such areas as grants administration, contract administration, compliance monitoring, legislative and policy analysis, and program evaluation. Prepares program and project scope, descriptions, and implementation plans; assesses feasibility of program and project implementation and impact to Authority programs, operations, and services; consults with Authority staff, management, and outside agencies; prepares recommendations for operational, policy, and/or procedural changes; participates in program and project implementation and monitoring of activities. Reviews grants requests and/or monitors grant expenditures.Confers with pertinent staff regarding various matters as assigned.Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, new or revised programs, systems, methods of operation, and administrative control systems for assigned projects and programs. Participates in preparing sections of administrative, management, operational, staff, legal, regulatory, and financial reports including the preparation of data analysis, conclusions, and/or recommendations.Serves as a liaison to employees, public, and private organizations, contract agencies, community groups, and other organizations; provides information and assistance to the public and contract agencies regarding assigned programs and services; receives and responds to complaints and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility; reviews problems and recommends corrective actions. Participates in the development and implementation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; develops and implements program strategies and guidelines; monitors program performance and compliance; compiles and analyzes data and program metrics and makes recommendations to improve programs and service delivery. Conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding division/departmental and programmatic activities, including complex regulatory, operational, or administrative issues or questions; coordinates activities across departmental and functional lines; identifies and evaluates alternatives, makes and justifies recommendations, and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval. Develops and implements file, index, tracking, and record-keeping systems; researches records within areas of assigned responsibility to prepare reports and provides follow-up information to inquiries. Monitors changes in regulations that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval. Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files. Participates on a variety of interdisciplinary committees and commissions and represents the Authority to a variety of community and stakeholder groups. Establishes and maintains contact and working relationships with all Authority departments, local, state, and federal agencies, and contract agencies for acquisition of necessary information, and/or for the implementation of cooperative programs and activities.Performs other related duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Equal OpportunityThe LACDA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance our mission of building better lives and better neighborhoods. Reasonable AccommodationIf you are an individual with a disability and need to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please call the LACDA, Human Resources at (626) 586-1687 or via email [email protected] be considered, all applicants are required to apply online by the filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job. In the Work Experience section of the application, applicants must demonstrate their experience by providing a clear description of the work performed as it relates to the position. Each job held must include the dates of employment, name and address of the employer, position title, hours per week, and supervisor. Please note resumes will not be reviewed to determine qualifications. Supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process and must be carefully answered. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the applicant's education, training, and experience.Education VerificationTo receive credit for required education, applicants must attach a copy of their diploma, degree, or official/unofficial transcripts. Please note foreign degrees (or degrees completed outside of the United States) require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency conducted by a credential evaluation service such as The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).Please include three (3) professional references in the "Reference" section of your application.Failure to comply with this application process may result in disqualification.Screening and Selection ProcessFollowing the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted via email and text messaging, if elected, for an assessment test and/or interview. Please check the email account provided on the application for important communications regarding the status of your application and/or next steps. Salary Compensation Salary compensation is dependent on qualifications (experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities). Initial salary placement is generally made between the start and mid-point of the posted range. New hires are not eligible to start at the maximum of the posted range.Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected from the process will receive an offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of satisfactory reference checks, a post-offer medical examination, a criminal background check, and a driving record check. Background and driving record check information will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.Possession of a valid California Driver’s License to be maintained throughout employment or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.Employment with the LACDA is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. DEADLINE: August 19, 2025, at 11:59 PMAPPLY IMMEDIATELY, THE POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 25012