Serve as the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) authority and technical expert for the Direct Lending Program
Act as the senior lender on projects by issuing bonds and lending proceeds for permanent, long-term financing
Lead the development and administration of the Direct Lending Program in collaboration with internal teams, other state agencies, local governments, and community organizations
Establish program standards, policies, and procedures
Direct program operations and implement ongoing changes to meet evolving needs in alignment with OHCS goals and legislative mandates
Ensure compliance with state requirements and mitigate risks to OHCS
Create and maintain all program materials—including manuals, applications, guidelines, administrative rules, and web content
Provide consultative guidance to internal staff and external partners
Make decisions impacting affordable housing development statewide and how collaborators access and utilize program resources

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills
Four years’ experience coordinating or administering a program -OR
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification
Experience in issuing bonds, credit-enhanced transactions, and lending proceeds for permanent, long-term financing.
Strong background/experience in program resource tracking, management, and reporting.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in the workplace.
Knowledge of federal financing programs, particularly those related to HUD, Federal Housing Administration and/or other federal credit programs.
Strong financial analysis background and experience with affordable multifamily underwriting.
Experience working with amortizing debt products.
Intermediate understanding of affordable housing finance and development.
FHA Risk Share, agency lending, and Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) experience preferred.
Familiarity with Oregon affordable real estate finance and development.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local funding programs, and financial policy.

Direct Lending Program Analyst

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