Development Business Analyst

• No remote opportunities

WE OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

• FREE Employee Medical Insurance
• FREE Employee Dental Insurance
• FREE Employee Vision Insurance
• Sick leave (8 hours of paid sick leave per month)
• Vacation (Minimum of 2 weeks paid vacation)
• Discounted health memberships
• Retirement (Employer contribution - 3% contribution and an additional 3% employer match)
• FREE Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays

Mission of Catholic Charities

Feed the hungry, heal the hurting, welcome the stranger.

CCEW is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, religious affiliation, marital status, military veteran status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Job Summary

Catholic Housing Communities manages a portfolio of over 2,800 affordable housing units in Eastern Washington. The Development Business Analyst is responsible for assisting the VP of Asset Management & Development with creating the Development & Asset Management policies and procedures which will deliver the creation and long-term preservation of Catholic Housing Communities assets. To succeed in this role, you must be highly organized, detail-oriented and motivated with ambition and skills for detailed documentation. In addition, you should have a technical and analytical background and way of thinking while also being able to explain complex concepts to non-technical users.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.

• Understand and analyze regulatory requirements for property reserves.
• Support the development and implementation of the agency's long-term asset management plan.
• Work with the VP of Asset Management & Development to create and implement standard performance metrics for the assets of the portfolio.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and apply for financing and grant opportunities to fund new construction and rehabilitations of properties.
• Assess the financial impacts of different business decisions related to operating and capital expenditures.
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop and drive adoption of positive process change in the organizations development and rehab workflows.
• Provide project management and compliance oversight for local, state, and federally funded capital projects.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as
• Uses appropriate administrative, fiscal, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of CCEW client protected health information (PHI), per regulations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Will regularly utilize all forms of communication (email, text, phone, etc.) and database practices necessary for this position and as directed by supervisor.
• As a mandated reporter, follows all procedures outlined in agency policies and procedures to report to the proper agency when there is suspicion and/or confirmation that a child or adult has been a victim of abuse or neglect.
• Adheres to the tenets of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Doctrine.
• Performs as a team member to assure that productivity outcome measures are achieved.
• Performs related functions necessary to support the mission and core values of Catholic Charities

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job.

• Technically savvy, an expert in MS Office products with a working knowledge of database concepts.
• The ability to synthesize data from disparate sources into data supported recommendations for organizational leadership.
• A successful candidate must embody a "continuous improvement" mindset. No process is ever perfect and there is great satisfaction in improving each one.
• A calling to find the action rather than waiting for direction.
• Ability to think independently and analytically and make recommendations accordingly.
• Collaborative perspective across various audiences to include on-site, corporate departments, and vendors.
• Familiarity with federal grant and financial management requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications, listening, presentation, group facilitation, influencing and negotiations.
• Effective use of mediation and conflict resolution techniques and processes for influencing performance management; Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills with a proven ability to meet project deadlines.

Education/Experience: to perform this job successfully, an individual must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three to five years as a Business Analyst working within multifamily housing or an adjacent industry is preferred but not required. Certification as a Housing Asset Manager (CHAM) or equivalent certification or ability to secure such certification within 6 months of employment.

Certificates/Licenses: MS Office certifications are preferred but not required

Physical Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Regularly sit, stand, climb, walk, hear/listen, talk
• Frequently lift up to 30 pounds, pull/push, carry, grasp, reach
• Occasionally crawl, stoop, kneel
• Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses, ability to focus

Mental & Other Skills/Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the:

• Adaptability: ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Analytical Ability: ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete research projects with resourcefulness and persistence; ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; ability to use intuition and experience to complement existing data.
• Attendance: ability to consistently arrive and be able to work as scheduled.
• Computer/Technical Ability: working knowledge of: Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Accounting software, Internet software. Yardi experience preferred.
• Dependability: ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary.
• Interpersonal Skills: ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, excellent customer service skills and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations. Awareness of and sensitivity to the service population's culture and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Judgment: ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions.
• Language Ability: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Ability: ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Motor Coordination: the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers, and feet accurately and handle precise movements.
• Problem Solving Ability: ability to identify and/or prevent problems before they occur; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature.
• Quality Management: ability to complete duties, on time and with absolute precision, at least 95% of the time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one's work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work.
• Reasoning Ability: ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Workplace Environmental Conditions

While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee will be:

• Noise Conditions: exposed during a shift to constant or intermittent sounds at moderate to loud levels of sound dependent upon the daily activities.