Urban Development Analyst bei Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN

About the Department

Position Open: September 17, 2025

Position Close:  October 1, 2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Urban Development Analyst

Salary: $71,006- $81,030

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)

Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. Its mission is to create affordable housing options, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a better Nashville. 

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $185 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

The Urban Development Analyst supports the planning and implementation of projects focused on urban growth, revitalization, affordable housing, infrastructure, and community development.  This role provides financial and analytical services. The work will include preparing and monitoring budgets, developing costs and fees, performing performance analysis, managing project management, and overseeing financial services and processes.

Position Duties

Research and Data Analytics

• Conducts detailed research for the Urban Development Department and translates findings into comprehensive reporting and deliverables.
• Analyzes demographic, property, and other relevant data to examine the performance of MDHA redevelopment districts for Nashville-Davidson County at large.
• Research legal and regulatory actions, research policies, and implement best practices.
• Maintain the database management system software for the department.
• Assesses and identifies data quality and data integrity issues and proposes actionable solutions.

• Prepares reports and ensures compliance with a variety of programs, contracts, budgets and agreements.
•  Preparation and monitoring of Pro Formas and budgets for Urban Development projects.
• Review and track TIF, PILOT, and LITHC projects.
• Processes complex information into presentations and reports for various audiences.
• Respond to requests for information from internal and external partners, including government officials.

• Coordinates activities, ensures accuracy and consistency of data generated internally and from governmental organizations.
• Manage processes and projects to include functioning as a project manager, contracts manager, collaborating with consultants, developing and maintaining project plans, monitoring and evaluating project progress, and budgets.
• Provides performance analysis for existing developments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Experience & Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, data analytics, planning, or related field (advanced degree preferred). Minimum 3 -5 years of experience

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Interpersonal Skills

Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships. The role collaborates with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure sustainable urban development that aligns with policy standards and organizational goals.  

The ideal candidate must possess a thorough understanding of relevant laws and regulations, including tax increment financing (TIF), payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT), and low-income housing tax credit developments (LIHTC). 

Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; and the power of observation, as well as other physical duties as required.

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft software. Preference for Yardi experience.  

THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

Apply  HERE. reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen in order to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency 

701 South Sixth St.

Nashville, Tennessee 37206 

www.Nashville-MDHA.org 

TDD#252-8599 

To request reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please call 615-252-8550