Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Housing Market Analyst Manager to join our team and play a key role in delivering insightful and impactful housing market analyses. This position will focus on producing comprehensive housing needs assessments, general residential market research, and Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliant market studies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in housing data analysis, a solid understanding of affordable housing policy and funding programs, and a passion for helping communities, developers, and housing finance agencies make data-informed decisions that drive positive housing outcomes. Key Responsibilities Be a part of a collaborative housing research team, providing mentoring and technical expertise. Coordinate housing market research projects from initiation to final delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction. Conduct and oversee housing needs assessments for cities, counties, and public housing authorities, identifying current and future housing gaps and opportunities. Prepare LIHTC market studies in compliance with specific Housing Finance Agency (HFA) guidelines Analyze local and regional housing markets-both rental and ownership-examining pricing trends, vacancy and absorption rates, and supply-demand dynamics. Collect and interpret data from a variety of public and private sources (e.g., Census, ACS, HUD, HMDA, Zillow, CoStar, state/local databases). Utilize GIS and spatial analysis tools to assess patterns of housing need, affordability, and opportunity across geographic areas. Develop compelling visualizations, dashboards, maps, and written narratives to communicate research findingsto a wide range of audiences. Participate in stakeholder meetings, public presentations, and community engagement sessions, as needed. Stay abreast of national and local housing policies, funding programs, and market conditions that impact housing demand and supply. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Public Policy, Real Estate, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in housing market research and real estate analysis. Proven experience conducting comprehensive housing needs assessments Demonstrated expertise in Section 42 LIHTC program compliant market studies Strong data analysis and modeling skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, R, Stata, or Python. Experience working with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial analysis and mapping. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. Familiarity with federal, state, and local housing funding programs, regulations, and development processes. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA) market study standards. Experience working with federal housing programs such as Section 42, HOME, CDBG, and Section 202. Background in analyzing both urban and rural housing markets, including knowledge of their unique challenges and opportunities. Understanding of affordable housing finance structures, including tax credits, bonds, and gap financing tools. Experience with community engagement techniques, including facilitating focus groups, public workshops, and stakeholder interviews. Proficiency with real estate data platforms (e.g., CoStar, REIS, Moody's Analytics) and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. The compensation range for this role is $124,910 to $270,620. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQyNTYwLjEwNTA2QGJha2VydGlsbHljb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
