Salary: $98,009.60 - $139,568.00 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-00392
Agency: 270 - Iowa Finance Authority
Opening Date: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: 8/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
Point of Contact: Bethany Coop ([email protected])
To Apply: Submit an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov by the position closing date.

Job Description
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of Iowans and seeking a role that supports affordable housing and strengthening local communities, then Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG)- a division of the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA)- invites you to bring your talents to our mission-driven team as our ITG Deputy Director.
About Us:

At the Iowa Finance Authority, we're committed to enhancing the economic well-being of Iowans. From helping first-time homebuyers achieve their dreams to supporting disaster recovery and water quality initiatives, we're at the heart of improving the quality of life for residents across the state.

Iowa Title Guaranty plays a key role in this mission by offering affordable title guaranties that support mortgage lending and protect Iowa's land-title system. As a self-sustaining program, ITG reinvests its surplus revenue directly into affordable housing initiatives-creating a powerful cycle of community reinvestment.
About this Opportunity:

As the Deputy Director of ITG, you'll play a pivotal leadership role overseeing the daily operations of ITG's residential and commercial programs. This includes managing a dedicated team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and directing program administration. The position also carries significant budgetary and operational oversight within a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Mentor, lead and direct the day-to-day activities of ITG team members including the distribution of workload, delegating responsibilities, and tracking pertinent projects and key performance indicators.
• Evaluate the work of team members, providing coaching as needed to ensure successful performance and meeting goals established in accordance with program plans and success measures.

Program Administration:

• Oversee the daily operations of ITG, including the development and updating of internal policies and procedures.
• Monitor program workflow to assess efficiency, identify needs, and implement necessary changes.
• Analyze financial data in collaboration with Accounting and the ITG Director to manage budgets and allocate excess revenue to housing programs.
• Conduct industry research and risk assessments to determine coverage decisions.
• Represent ITG at industry events, engaging with professional associations to maintain visibility and stay informed on sector developments.

Strategic Planning:

• Set goals in coordination with the ITG Director and develop measures to track progress.
• Advise senior IFA team members on matters relating to ITG and prepare reports for stakeholders including IEDA|IFA Leadership, the Governor's Office, and rating agencies.

We are seeking a strategic leader with:

• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and directing a team.
• Knowledge of real estate title administration in Iowa.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Dedication to uphold our Core Values:

Accountability in Action- We take pride in our work and results.

Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.

Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.

To Apply: Submit an application, cover letter and résumé at by the position closing date.

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As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee, and you are eligible to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

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The ITG Deputy Director position is a non-merit, non-contract position that is classified by the State of Iowa as a Public Service Manager 2. This position is exempt per FLSA regulations.
Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.
The Iowa Finance Authority is an EEO/AA Employer

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to six years of full-time management-level work in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.
2) Ten years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.
3) All of the following (a and b):

a. Six years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and

b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
4) All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. Four years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and

b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position.
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