Hiring: Director of Research and Planning Company: Tennessee Housing Development Agency Location: Nashville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:34:02 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, R About the job Experience: •Four years of increasingly responsible management and leadership experience. •Three years of experience in planning or program development. •The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration. •Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies •Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage and mentor staff; ability to plan, schedule, and evaluate the work of others, delegate work assignments, and set expectations. Required Skills: •Provides vision and cohesion for the team, ensuring the division’s activities are in alignment with the Agency’s mission and strategic plan. •Develops focused Research Support Strategy that includes the development and continued maintenance of transparent analytical housing data tools and products for internal and external partner use. •Utilizes the diverse skills of the research and planning staff to perform their roles and the responsibilities of the division. •Expands housing opportunities for Tennesseans by providing research and analysis that informs policy and program implementation. •Oversees working relationships and information shared with external stakeholders. •Oversees Agency Program Evaluation Initiative •Supervises and coordinates preparation of the annual statewide housing plan on housing needs and programs. •Coordinates with other agencies and groups concerning statewide housing plans. Qualifications: •The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. •Bachelor Degree required; Master's degree in housing policy, public policy, social sciences, real estate finance, economics, business or related field preferred. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!