Acquisitions Research Manager

Atlantic Pacific Companies • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Atlantic Pacific Companies is seeking an Acquisitions Research Manager for its Development department. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, this role leads research, coordination, and preparation of applications to federal, state, and local agencies for affordable housing funding. The manager oversees application quality control, mentors Research Associates, supports underwriting and post-award activities with housing finance agencies, lenders, and investors, and works with the executive team on strategy for upcoming application cycles.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in affordable housing or grant writing.
• Proven track record of managing multiple deadline-driven submissions simultaneously.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong writing, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Some overnight travel and flexible hours to meet deadlines are required.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with LIHTC applications, QAPs, grant writing, and/or state or federal housing programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and interpret Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs) and federal, state, and local affordable housing program rules; track annual policy changes and brief leadership on their implications for upcoming applications.
• Identify construction and permanent financing sources, including LIHTC, grants, and other government programs.
• Find and screen development opportunities such as RFQs and RFPs, analyze them, and make go/no-go recommendations to leadership.
• Manage funding applications from start to finish, including writing narratives, leading sprint calls, and keeping the team on schedule for internal deadlines.
• Review applications and proposals as the quality control lead before submission.
• Build and maintain a funding calendar and deadline tracker for active applications, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Coordinate underwriting and post-award activities with state agencies and help prepare deliverables for lenders and investors.
• Obtain public records requests and analyze past submissions and awards; assist with application rankings and bid protests.
• Support acquisition and underwriting due diligence, credit underwriting, financial closings, and property stabilization.
• Assist with GIS research and mapping projects and provide clear, concise summaries.
• Recommend and implement improvements to application processes, templates, and filing standards.
• Onboard, mentor, and provide feedback to Research Associates.
• Represent the team at project meetings, agency workshops, and industry events, and build relationships with housing finance agencies, local governments, and partners.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance options after 30 days of employment.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, and other supplemental insurance benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a personal floating holiday.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on rental cars, movie tickets, Disney tickets, and gym memberships, among other items.
• Yearly recognition gifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed