Allocation Analyst

• Agency Logo:
• Requisition ID: ADM0ITG
• Number of Openings: 3
• Advertised Salary: $58,500-$63,500
• Shift: Day Job
• Internal Contact Name: Tara Montgomery
• Internal Contact Email: tara.montgomery@dca.ga.gov

Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities

OUR CULTURE

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

The Office of Housing Finance (OHF) allocates tax credits to fund a wide range of affordable housing activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent.

OVERVIEW OF JOB:

The Allocation Analyst will primarily be responsible for supporting the administration of the annual competitive application and threshold application cycles for the 4% and 9% Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs. This position reports to the Allocation Manager. Allocation Team responsibilities include planning and preparation, intake and evaluation of competitive applications and threshold applications, policy implementation, and funding cycle analysis. The team’s goal is to administer the LIHTC program efficiently and protect the integrity of the program through timely review. The Allocation Team is also involved in policy evaluation and development, external partner education and engagement, and assistance with special projects within the Housing Finance and Development Division.

Tasks associated with this position and the Allocation Team include but are not limited to:

Funding cycle administration:

• Develop timelines and prepare materials for each funding round
• Assign QAP sections to review teams and identify review team leads, including both Allocation Team staff and other Housing Finance and Development Division (HFDD) staff
• Coordinate with review team leads to ensure adequate progress to maintain timelines
• Conduct application intake and applicant correspondence
• Maintain DCA staff application review manual

Application review:

• Lead teams of DCA staff reviewing applications across assigned QAP sections
• Assign application reviews to team members and conduct regular review team meetings to discuss application questions and concerns
• Create and maintain plan for completion of all assigned sections within the timeline defined by the Allocation Team
• Track progress and decisions
• Conduct quality control on team member reviews and updates of application materials

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Research, writing, and policy analysis skills to develop complex policy documents and strategies with a high degree of detail orientation
• Data analysis skills – familiarity with exporting data from external sources, such as Census or HUD datasets, and ability to use formulas and organize data in Microsoft Excel
• Self-starter – the ability to work independently to develop work plans and strategies to meet DCA’s outreach and policy coordination needs
• Problem solver – the ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Communication – the ability to convey complex ideas and produce quality reports and presentations
• Project management – the ability to manage concurrent efforts and processes

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position

OR

Any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/Telework) position. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime. Local periodic travel may be required and occasional national travel.

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.