Development Analyst

About Lincoln Avenue Communities

Welcome to Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC)—a leading, mission-driven real estate private equity firm dedicated to strengthening communities through the development and preservation of affordable housing.

As a vertically integrated developer, investor, and long-term operator, we deliver sustainable, high-quality homes to lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families across 33 states. Our growing portfolio—more than 200 properties and 30,000+ homes—reflects our commitment to long-term impact, operational excellence, and resident well-being.

LAC is proud to be recognized as an industry leader, recently ranked No. 1 on Affordable Housing Finance’s 2025 AHF 50 list of top developers. Our approach combines strategic investment, thoughtful design, and community partnerships to deliver housing solutions that foster stability, opportunity, and resilience.

The Opportunity 

Our Development team is seeking an Analyst to support LAC’s mission to expand access to high-quality affordable housing nationwide. With a growing pipeline of acquisitions, rehabilitations, and new construction projects, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building a strong foundation in real estate development.

What sets LAC’s Development team apart is the hands-on exposure Analysts receive from day one. You will gain visibility across the full development lifecycle, from evaluating new opportunities and supporting due diligence to assisting with financing, closings, and execution. The role offers the opportunity to see how projects move from concept through stabilization while working closely with internal teams across Development, Asset Management, and Construction, as well as external partners, including lenders, investors, brokers, appraisers, consultants, legal counsel, and municipal stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a driven, analytically minded professional who is eager to take on meaningful responsibility early in their career. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, clear communication skills, curiosity, and a genuine passion for real estate development. They will have the opportunity to build deep industry expertise while contributing to projects that create and preserve affordable housing communities nationwide.

This role will report to a Senior Associate and will be based at our Santa Monica headquarters. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with four days per week required in the office.

We are targeting an August–September 2026 start date for our next Analyst class.

What You'll Contribute To 

• Build financial models and presentations for new development and acquisition opportunities using a range of capital structures and financing tools unique to affordable housing.