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Location

Helena, MT | United States

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Job description

About the Opportunity

Join a dedicated team within the Department of Commerce, committed to enhancing Montana's quality of life. At our core, we collaborate with private industry and local organizations to foster economic growth, provide affordable housing, and bolster community infrastructure, making Montana an ideal place to work, live, and thrive.

(Explore more about our mission here.)

About the Role

Montana Housing plays a pivotal role in building resilient communities by ensuring access to secure, affordable, and sustainable homes for Montanans facing housing challenges. Through various initiatives including home buying assistance, down payment aid, mortgage servicing, and rental housing support, Montana Housing strives to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

The Homeownership Program Manager, situated within the Montana Board of Housing, serves as a key figure in our efforts. Tasked with directing the day-to-day operations of single-family homeownership programs, this role involves crafting program policies, overseeing financial sustainability, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities Include:

- Directing and managing single-family homeownership programs such as Mortgage Revenue Bonds (MRB) and Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC).
- Establishing program guidelines to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and long-term financial viability.
- Forecasting program funding needs and coordinating program development with stakeholders.
- Interpreting complex regulations and policies for effective program implementation.
- Representing the Board to stakeholders and the public.
- Supervising a team of professionals to achieve program goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience, including mortgage lending, program development, and supervisory roles.
- Secondary market experience and knowledge of Ginnie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae are preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

- Proficiency in governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Capacity to motivate and lead a team toward shared goals.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter online. References will be contacted following the interview process.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Work/life balance initiatives
- Health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- And more

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) may also be available.

Additional Information

- This position requires a criminal background check.
- Hybrid work arrangements within Montana are possible, with weekly travel to Helena offices.
- Training assignments may be utilized for this role.
- Salary range: $80,641.00 per year.

The State of Montana values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Posting Date: Feb 2, 2024 | Closing Date: Ongoing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 140,000.00 Per Year

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