Join our team at the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and help ensure excellence in our community development initiatives. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Team Lead to oversee quality control measures necessary for the effective administration of state and federally funded community development programs.

About Us

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) collaborate to make Iowa the choice for people to call home and for businesses to flourish. IEDA supports business and community growth through various state and federal programs, helping startups, rural communities, and disaster recovery efforts. IFA focuses on improving Iowans' lives by offering programs for affordable housing, community development, and water quality, and assisting first-time homebuyers. Collectively, through our programs and efforts, IEDA|IFA creates opportunities for Iowans, communities, and businesses to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Execution

• Quality Assurance: Oversee the compliance and operations of quality controls of IEDA|IFA programs adhering to published regulations, guidelines and procedures, as well as federal and state laws and rules. Programs requiring quality control oversight include Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs such as project-based Section 8, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), HOME, National Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
• Enhance Operations: Develop systems and processes to improve program controls.
• Evaluate Effectiveness: Measure and improve the efficiency of controls and procedures.
• Report Management: Oversee the submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

• Lead and Mentor: Guide and evaluate quality control team members, manage workloads, and track projects.

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: Extend the reach of community development efforts across Iowa.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for attending conferences and workshops to promote programs and learn about their impact.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to making a difference for Iowans and communities.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of state and federal regulations related to community development.
• Project Management: Proven experience managing projects involving state or federal grant funding.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to mentor and direct a team.
• Dedication to uphold our Core Values:

Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.

Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.

Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.

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As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:

Insurance – Health, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability

IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)

Leave – Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave

To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page at das.iowa.gov.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The Quality Assurance Team Lead is a non-merit, non-contract position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Economic Development Specialist 4 and is exempt per FLSA regulations. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in the fields of research, planning, economics, finance, public relations, business, journalism, or marketing and five years of full-time work that involved responsibility for interpreting laws, rules, and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them; or compiling and evaluating historical, economic, business, financial programs or program data;an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the required experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education.

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Employees will be required to travel. Some positions may require employees to furnish their own means of transportation in order to conduct state business.