Program Analyst IV-Public Private Partnership Specialist IV

Under general supervision, the Program Analyst IV – Public Private Partnership Specialist IV is located within the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department's Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3). This is an intermediate level professional position responsible for advising on the evaluation of the effectiveness and feasibility of programs and operations relative to housing development, policy, and government grant projects.

• Manage the department’s participation in housing development projects, including acquiring and selling property, securing approvals from elected and appointed boards, negotiating legal agreements, and investing federal grant funds.
• Oversee the drafting, release, and awarding of requests for proposals.
• Collaborate with other departments and institutional partners to promote transformational projects that align with strategic priorities and comply with City and departmental policies.
• Attend, participate in, and/or lead meetings of other governmental agencies, businesses, and community groups as assigned and summarize discussion and action items, draft responses to requests for information.
• Manage and provide oversight over the utilization of various City tax abatements, primarily regarding housing and mixed-use developments.
• Assist developers with navigating City processes.
• Communicate with members of the public regarding development projects and policies.
• Lead housing and economic development components of neighborhood framework plans.
• Lead, manage and hold accountable the Public-Private Partnership Specialists assigned to a geographical or strategic area over which the Supervisor is assigned.
• Attend meetings of other governmental agencies, businesses, and community groups as assigned and summarize discussion and action items, draft responses to requests for information.
• Track contractor performance upon the awarding of contracts.
• Oversee, review, analyze, and evaluate program, project, and initiative assistance applications, plans, and estimates.
• Prepare, process, issue, and track program, project, and initiative assistance awards.
• Ensure and monitor compliance with all terms and conditions of reporting requirements.
• Identify promising and strategic resource opportunities in both the private and public sectors. [RL1]

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Urban Studies, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of professional experience involving the systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development, or other financial data.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Urban Studies, Information Technology, or related field.

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal
  
  Qualifications:
  
  30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points