Project Development Specialist

Development Authority of the North Country

Project Development Specialist assisting with loan underwriting and financial oversight for regional development in Watertown, New York. Collaborating with various stakeholders to implement housing and community development projects.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeWatertown • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,777 - $78,110 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a variety of community and economic development initiatives
Assist with loan underwriting for Authority programs and regional economic development organizations
Provide financial oversight for regional revolving loan programs
Support the administration of state and federal grants
Collaborate with municipal partners and economic development organizations
Identify, develop, and implement community and economic development projects and programs
Assist with grant writing and proposal development
Ensure compliance, accuracy, and financial integrity of housing and community development revolving loan programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Community Development, or a related field
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial underwriting, business financial statement preparation and analysis, and project management
One (1) year of experience in community and economic development, affordable housing is preferred
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and familiarity with project management or financial software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to evolving priorities, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

NYS Employees’ Retirement System
NYS Deferred Compensation
12-paid holidays
3-weeks’ vacation
10-sick days
2-personal holidays
an employer funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical and prescriptions benefits
dental, vision and short-term disability insurance
professional development and tuition reimbursement.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial underwritingbusiness financial statement preparationfinancial analysisproject managementgrant writingproposal developmentcompliancefinancial oversightcommunity developmenteconomic development

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsadaptabilitystakeholder engagementproblem-solvingtime managementcollaborationattention to detailability to thrive in fast-paced environments