CDFI / Community Finance Specialist

BVA Bear's IT Solutions•South Middleton Township, PA

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a CDFI / Community Finance Specialist, that serves as the subject matter expert for community development finance and capital access within the Appalachian Business Builders initiative. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, structuring, and financial modeling of a regional Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties. The Specialist supports ecosystem analysis, capitalization strategy, governance planning, and development of the final business plan and implementation proposal.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in community development finance, CDFI operations, small business lending, or capital access initiatives
Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
Knowledge of rural financing environments
Strong communication and technical writing skills
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Community development finance or financial certifications
Certified CDFI Professional
Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP)
Equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Analyze regional capital access landscape, identify financing gaps, and support development of the Needs Assessment and financing gap analysis.
Define CDFI organizational structure and design lending products aligned with community needs and best practices.
Develop capital strategy including funding sources, investment opportunities, and financial projections to support sustainability.
Provide input on governance structures, board composition, and operational models to ensure viability and scalability.
Develop financial and capitalization sections of the business plan and support implementation proposal development.
Engage financial institutions, investors, and stakeholders; provide technical guidance on CDFI models and financing strategies.
Maintain audit-ready financial documentation, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and support high-quality deliverables.