Business Analyst- Appraiser

Description Summary

Flatter, Inc. is seeking an Appraiser to provide contractor support to USDA’s Claims Support Section within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality reviews of property evaluations to ensure compliance with USPAP guidelines and standards, regulatory requirements, and national/regional directives.
• Identify practices that deviate from prescribed policies and procedures; document findings.
• Identify practices and procedures that require new or revised policies; develop comprehensive recommendations.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for SFH-Guaranteed Loan Program requirements and USPAP standards; provide recommendations and technical input to USDA points of contact.
• Provide technical input supporting the development and implementation of guidance related to real estate values and issues impacting SFH-GLP risk and losses.
• Interpret applicable laws, policies, regulations, USPAP standards, and operating guidance; provide clear written feedback and technical support to regional staff and stakeholders.
• Draft and maintain regional job aids, checklists, and procedures, as requested, to support consistent appraisal review practices.
• Complete special projects and recurring reporting deliverables associated with loan servicing and program support, meeting quality and timeline expectations.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to support contract objectives.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
• Certificate(s): Certified Appraiser
• Knowledge of fact-finding and analytical techniques to gather, correlate, and analyze information; draw logical conclusions; and develop recommendations.
• Expert knowledge of USPAP standards and SFH-Guaranteed Loan Program regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of management practices, theories, methodologies, and trends to support development of management systems and program evaluation standards.
• Knowledge of mortgage systems and mortgage loan industry/servicing operations (government and private sector) sufficient to analyze data and provide informed recommendations.
• Ability to produce clear, stakeholder-ready written deliverables (e.g., review findings, recommendations, and summaries) and communicate complex/controversial issues effectively.
• Skill in working effectively with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders (e.g., lenders, servicers, appraisers, and organizations with shared interests).
• Ability to develop business requirements and identify those critical to continued program success.