Senior Analyst, Asset Resolution - National Equity Fund (Chicago)

Who: National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF), a leading non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits.

What: The primary function of this position is to provide analytical and technical support to asset management. Responsibilities include:

• The Analyst will collect, input, review and analyze: marketing and leasing reports; compliance reviews; periodic and annual operating results; loan and partnership documents; undertake research projects; establish and maintain project files and databases. 
• Track financial performance of assets by analyzing income statements, balance sheets and related financial reports.
• Assemble and summarize financial data and reveal underlying operational issues through financial analysis and forensic financial review.
• Collect, input and analyze construction, lease-up schedule, cost certification and 8609 executions to assure on-time delivery of first year credits and intervene when appropriate.
• Perform in-depth review and summary of partnership agreements debt documents and governmental agreements to identity key financial covenants, terms and each partner’s adherence.
• Provide technical assistance in area of project performance and related managerial reports to ensure continuous receipt of reliable information as it pertains to tax credit benefits and NEF’s ability to deliver and report those benefits to investors.
• Monitor for compliance with Section 42 (LIHTC) provisions.
• Continually assess project and partnership risk factors.
• Perform project inspections, follow up to code violations or other health and safety conditions, and determine future capital needs and their financial impact.
• Assist and support asset managers by creating financial models to assess viable negotiating options with respect to property workouts, repositioning, restructuring and dispositions. 

Research Analyst @ The Urban Institute (DC)

Who: The Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute  


What: The position of Research Analyst is responsible for assisting senior researchers in successfully executing defined research tasks in the policy areas most directly related to the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center, such as housing and housing-related assistance programs, homelessness, demographic and population studies, urban planning and land use, community economic development, city governance and public-sector capacity, physical and environmental quality, and housing and neighborhoods as a platform for other household and societal outcomes.  Responsibilities include:  
• Collecting, cleaning, and performing advanced manipulation of either qualitative and/or quantitative data. This includes managing data, writing computer programs for data processing and analysis, producing and reviewing literature reviews, and conducting field work (such as interviews and site visits). 
• Assisting in designing research to meet high standards of methodological rigor. 
• Assisting and, on occasion, leading in reporting research findings. Including producing tables, graphics, and maps for reports, as well as writing up findings for briefs and reports. 
• Overseeing logistical tasks for research proposals, internal and external research events, and research management. 
• Assisting with project management tasks (such as contractual, financial, and staffing components of research projects). 
• Overseeing the work of Research Assistants. 
• Assisting with administrative tasks as assigned.  

Housing Research Analyst - Sage Computing - Reston, VA

Housing Research Analyst
Sage Computing, IncReston, VA

Immediate opening for a junior to mid-level Housing Research Analyst with strong research and writing experience. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Superior work ethic, willingness to learn, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment are required. Responsibilities include conducting qualitative research and writing on various housing-related topics.

Qualifications required for this position are:

• A Master’s degree in Public Policy, Planning, Economics, Public Administration or a related field is required;
• Strong empirical skills;
• Background in public policy/community development/housing;
• Strong skills in academic style writing;
• Works effectively in teams; and
• Conducts research with attention to detail and schedule.

Job is based in Reston, Virginia. We offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for learning and growth. Please send resume and two writing samples to resume@sagecomputing.com. Compensation based on experience. Sage is an equal opportunity employer.