Tax Credit Program Manager

State of Iowa•Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

About The Position

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is seeking a Tax Credit Program Manager to administer the Workforce Housing Tax Credit and Historic Preservation Tax Credit programs. The position serves as the agency expert and primary point of contact for these programs, helping developers, communities, and other interested entities navigate program requirements and supporting projects from application through completion. The work includes evaluating projects, interpreting program requirements, making award recommendations, and using independent professional judgment to resolve complex issues. The position collaborates with the State Historic Preservation Office, internal teams, and external stakeholders and travels to Iowa communities to promote programs and conduct training. It is classified by the State of Iowa as an Economic Development Specialist 3, is non-merit and non-contract, and is exempt under FLSA regulations. Travel, including overnight travel, may be required; employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following minimum qualification pathways: (1) a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in research, planning, economics, public relations, business, corporate finance, journalism, or marketing, plus four years of full-time work interpreting laws, rules, and regulations and/or securing compliance with them, or compiling and evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial, or technical program data; or (2) eight years of combined education and/or full-time experience of the described type, with 30 semester hours of accredited college coursework in any field equaling one year of full-time experience.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to review complex applications, documentation, regulations, and program requirements.
Able to work and communicate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and program participants.
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
Must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
Submit an application, resume, and cover letter by the position closing date.

Responsibilities

Administer the Workforce Housing Tax Credit and Historic Preservation Tax Credit programs as the agency subject matter expert and primary point of contact.
Provide technical assistance to developers, communities, and other interested entities, and respond to program questions and inquiries.
Evaluate applications and projects against program criteria and make award recommendations to management.
Manage projects through completion, including closeout activities for Workforce Housing projects and contract-compliance and completed-project reviews for Historic Preservation projects.
Collaborate with the State Historic Preservation Office, internal teams, and external stakeholders to support effective program administration.
Travel to Iowa communities to promote programs and conduct trainings.
Arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Benefits

Vacation leave that carries over year to year.
Sick leave with unlimited accumulation.
Nine paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) and voluntary retirement savings opportunities through the Retirement Investors' Club.
State-paid basic life insurance for eligible employees.
Long-term disability coverage for eligible employees.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program services and wellness resources.
Employee discounts on popular products and services.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
Public-service career stability.