Management Analyst III

Overview The City of Norfolk’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) seeks an experienced Management Analyst III to support and advance the City’s residential real estate portfolio, including market rate, affordable, mixed income, multifamily, and single family development initiatives. This position plays a critical role in shaping the City’s residential development pipeline, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting land use and housing strategies that promote thriving neighborhoods. Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $62,732.78-$69,552.96 Essential Functions Lead analysis of residential real estate projects, including market-rate, mixed-income, affordable housing, multifamily, and single-family development. Support land transactions, RFP and RFQ processes, and property disposition procedures. Conduct research on housing, land-use, and redevelopment best practices. Support the implementation of the city’s Housing Strategic Plan. Coordinate with Planning, Housing, Finance, Legal, Public Works, and other departments to advance development timelines and ensure alignment with City objectives. Track project milestones, deliverables, and partner performance. Prepare reports, PowerPoint presentations, and briefings for department leadership, city leadership, City Council, and community stakeholders. Conduct entry-level real estate meetings with individuals and emerging developers interested in residential projects to assess development readiness and outline next steps. Serve as a liaison between the City and residential developers, community groups, and partner organizations. Attend neighborhood meetings to provide updates, share information, and represent the Real Estate Division. Oversee community engagement events, real estate showcase activities, and the dissemination of residential real estate program information. Conduct follow-up with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure successful title transfer for City-owned residential properties sold to private owners. Assist in resolving delays or issues with title transition and maintaining accurate disposition documentation. Prepare written materials including policy analysis, issue papers, and public-facing informational documents. Conduct site visits to properties, development locations, and neighborhoods as part of due diligence and project monitoring. Ensure that property, project and development information/history remains current for use by department leadership. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to real estate negotiations, financial analysis, and internal discussions. Education/Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Preferred Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 4 years of progressively responsible experience in residential real estate development, residential construction, municipal planning, economic development, or a related discipline. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead meetings, present information publicly, and build collaborative relationships. Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work in person daily, perform project and neighborhood site visits, and attend community/public meetings. Ability to work professionally and collaboratively on a dynamic evolving real estate team. Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. Retirement and tuition assistance as detailed above. Benefits Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Employer paid pension plan and Section 457 deferred compensation. Basic life insurance and optional life insurance for self, spouse, and children. Medical and dental insurance, long-term disability, and medical and dependent care reimbursement plans. Access to credit union membership and employer provided parking. Retirement contributions: 5% of salary toward City of Norfolk Retirement System or Virginia Retirement System. Tuition Assistance Program for employees with six months continuous service at an accredited institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr