CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Sr. I (084251)
Tax Credit Compliance Lead
Recruitment # 26-003729-0004 Filing Deadline – 8/19/2026 11:59:00 PM
Salary - $87,253 - $98,265/year (Grade 20 with promotional growth to $137,603)
This is a Skilled Service position with full Maryland State Benefits
Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing of affordable housing and revitalizing communities. This is an opportunity to join this nationally recognized, award-winning organization and apply your skills to this high public purpose and challenging area. Annually, DHCD finances approximately 2,700 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties, amounting to $350 million in construction and permanent financing. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including state-appropriated funds, taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds, federal low-income housing tax credits, federal HOME funds, and other federal funds. Additionally, DHCD administers rental assistance programs and innovative initiatives designed to expand affordable housing opportunities for persons with disabilities, increase the energy efficiency and sustainability of affordable multifamily developments, and preserve rental housing.
DHCD is looking to immediately hire a qualified Tax Credit Compliance Lead (CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Sr. I) within the Division of Community Development Administration Multi-Family.
DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, full state of Maryland benefits, hybrid telework and job sharing options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; and a competitive salary. There is ample and our offices are located in walking distance to the New Carrollton MARC Train Station.
GRADE
20
This position offers a salary range of $87,253 - $98,265/year, with potential for advancement up to $98,265 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $137,603/year.
LOCATION OF POSITION
7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters is located in Prince George’s County across from the New Carrollton Metro Stop.
POSITION DUTIESThe main purpose of this position is: To meet all of the LIHTC compliance responsibilities derived from Section 42, to include the execution of Site Visits (as defined in Section 42) as part of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) compliance team for DHCD. This position provides: The employee will perform all Site Visit functions (i.e. both file reviews and UPCS physical inspections) across the State both as a team lead and independently. The employee will also navigate responses from property management to Site Visit reports to determine whether “substantial non-compliance” will result in 8823’s and prepare 8823's where indicated.MINIMIUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or four years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and/or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) and four years of professional financial, lending and risk or construction analysis experience, such as managing financial asset and debt portfolios, examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting, budget, or grant or real estate investment portfolio records and reports, or managing government housing projects.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Construction Management or a related field and four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or four years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field and two years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or two years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting or Loan Officer Classifications, or Financial Management specialty codes in the accounting field of work in business and industry classification, or business and industry specialty codes in the housing management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience conducting UPCS (Uniform Physical Condition Standards) or NSPIRE National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) inspections.
· Experience completing tenant income and asset calculations.
· Experience reviewing tax credit files to determine compliance with Section 42 requirements.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
For more information and to apply:
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Pay: $87,253.00 - $137,603.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
