ASSYST · 2 days ago
Senior Economic Development Finance Manager
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelASSYST is seeking a Senior Economic Development & Fiscal Management Specialist to provide expert-level oversight, administration and strategic advisory services for complex economic development programs. This role supports grant, loan, equity, tax credit and innovation-based incentive programs designed to promote small business growth, job creation and commercialization.
Enterprise SoftwareBig DataEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Responsibilities
Administer economic development programs including small business assistance, innovation funds, micro-loan programs, biotechnology incentives, cybersecurity supplements, job creation funds and equity-based initiatives
Conduct fiscal impact analysis for Economic Development Fund (EDF) transactions and tax credit programs
Prepare technical reports, executive decision memoranda, analytical summaries and management briefings
Negotiate incentive agreements with applicant businesses and public agencies
Evaluate grant and loan applications for eligibility, scoring criteria and commercialization potential
Conduct due diligence reviews and document compliance findings
Provide oversight of capital funds and operating funds related to economic development initiatives
Develop and implement policies and procedures for incentive program administration
Analyze program performance metrics and recommend improvements to increase effectiveness and return on investment
Serve as a member of review boards evaluating funding proposals
Train consultants and stakeholders on fiscal impact optimization and deal requirements
Provide strategic advisory support to senior-level management on economic development and legislative issues
Qualification
Required
Experience in economic development finance
Experience administering grant programs, loan programs, equity programs and tax credit programs
Proven expertise in fiscal impact analysis and financial modeling
Experience negotiating incentive agreements
Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, including capital and operating fund oversight
Experience developing policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Strong analytical skills and report writing ability
Experience conducting due diligence and commercialization assessments
Ability to manage multiple programs and set priorities
High level of attention to detail and accountability
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and changing environment
Company
ASSYST
ASSYST is a global CMMI level 3 information technology solutions provider.
Founded in 1993
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shyama Mandal
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-07-16
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