Job Description:POSITION PURPOSE:The Senior Project Leader will be accountable for the success of each affordable housing project including deal sourcing in targeted markets, preliminary deal evaluation, negotiation of purchases and related documents, procurement of financing, management of third party consultants, and coordination of internal resources to facilitate a successful closing. In addition, the position will provide guidance and review work of Project Leaders and Analysts.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES1. Identify potential acquisitions of affordable senior and family multifamily properties2. Develop relationships with affordable housing owners, government agencies, brokers, and for-profit developers3. Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of preliminary analysis for potential acquisitions4. Negotiate Purchase & Sale Agreements5. Represent NCR with various jurisdictional staff (city, county, state, etc.)6. Coordinate tax credit and bond application submittals, additional subsidy requests, and lender applications7. Review construction/rehab plans with Construction Management8. Visit financing agencies to maintain relationships9. Participate in strategic planning efforts for Development Department10. Provides guidance and review work of Project Leaders and AnalystsPERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTSQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree preferred.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum, 7 years of relevant multifamily, affordable housing, real estate experience.SKILLS/ABILITIES: Extensive understanding of affordable housing fundamentals, market dynamics, and economic and demographic drivers. Direct experience with tax credits, FHA mortgage programs, tax-exempt bonds, Section 8, and other sources of affordable housing financing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.