Affordable Housing Senior Analyst, Acquisitions

Location: Dublin, Ohio

Employment Type: Full-time

Requisition ID: 20260225-10604

About the Employer

National Church Residences is a developer and operator of affordable senior housing communities. The organization is committed to the mission of providing quality housing and services to seniors in need, guided by core values of Mission, Compassion, Leadership, and Professionalism.

Role Summary

The Acquisition Senior Analyst will support the execution of National Church Residences' acquisition of senior affordable housing initiatives by performing financial analysis and underwriting of acquisition opportunities, leading and coordinating project due diligence, and working with the acquisition and development team to facilitate, manage, and execute on deal milestones. The anticipated acquisition unit count for the acquisition team is between 700 and 1,500 units per year. This role reports to the Director of Acquisitions and Senior Project Leader.

What You'll Do

Identify, investigate, underwrite, and model potential acquisition opportunities to determine maximum offer price and financial viability
Coordinate, review, analyze, and summarize project due diligence, including compliance, market studies, appraisals, environmental reports, and capital needs assessments
Provide support in developing presentations, pitch books, and other materials relevant to making proposals to potential sellers
Communicate professionally and direct the flow of real estate transactions by coordinating with sellers, third-party vendors, title companies, outside legal counsel, HUD, state agencies, and property management teams
Assist with HUD, LIHTC, HOME, and FHLB applications and submittals
Manage project timelines and checklists and ensure compliance with applicable deadlines
Adopt, facilitate, and manage deal flow management in Smartsheets and M-Files
Support Senior Project Leader and Director of Acquisitions with Board reporting, Investment Corporation reporting, Internal Investment Committee reporting, and industry-specific presentations
Work alongside the Senior Project Leader and Director of Acquisitions to successfully transition all property assets to National Church Residences Construction, Housing, and Asset Management teams
Travel for site visits to review potential acquisitions as required
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and conferences
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
Understanding of affordable housing fundamentals and market dynamics
Sound analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate ownership of projects and work with a high degree of autonomy
Collaborative skills, working with diverse internal and external entities to accomplish project goals
Demonstrated ability for multi-tasking and meeting simultaneous deadlines
Valid driver's license and ability to meet National Church Residences' motor vehicle policy
Ability to understand data and carry out verbal and written instructions

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or real estate
Ability to travel and attend evening meetings on a limited basis

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Sitting (frequent), standing (sometimes), walking (frequent), stooping (sometimes), pushing (sometimes), pulling (frequent), driving (frequent). Lifting/carrying: 10–25 lbs (frequent), 26–50 lbs (frequent), 51–75 lbs (sometimes). Climbing (rare). Hand and eye coordination as applied to job requirements with standard visual strain consistent with workflow. Working conditions are acceptable with some distractions. Limited travel required. Consequences of errors: moderate monetary responsibility. Supervision received: general supervision; employee generally operates independently, checking with supervisor when in doubt.

How to Apply

Applications accepted through September 5, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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