Community Science Associate – Homelessness Technical Assistance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee designated project activities related to federally funded homelessness initiatives under the guidance of the Practice Area Director.

• Utilize expertise in homelessness systems for HUD-funded technical assistance initiatives, including projects supported by SNAPS.

• Liaise with HUD concerning assigned Continuums of Care, regions, or initiatives.

• Assist Regional Technical Assistance Teams and activities outlined in approved Regional TA Plans.

• Facilitate projects focused on CoC governance, ESG program execution, coordinated entry, and the design of homelessness systems.

• Engage in coordination meetings with HUD, TA firms, regional entities, and internal teams.

• Organize consultant and subcontractor activities and monitor project deliverables.

• Provide HMIS Direct Technical Assistance, including advice on data quality, reporting, and system utilization.

• Assist with HMIS On-Call Technical Assistance and guide communities on federal reporting and system performance enhancement.

• Collaborate with BCT’s Analytic Solutions team for analysis, dashboards, and performance metrics.

• Manage project deliverables within established scopes and timelines, escalating issues to the Practice Area Director as necessary.

• Work closely with colleagues, clients, communities, and partners to provide effective technical assistance.

• Prepare reports, technical documents, and client-ready presentations.

• Facilitate and deliver trainings, presentations, and guided sessions.

• Document protocols and processes related to homelessness, HMIS, and HUD TA for internal purposes.

• Assist in marketing, proposal development, relationship building, and identifying new opportunities for HUD-funded projects.

• Offer subject matter expertise and technical input for proposals and scopes of work.

• Maintain an 85% utilization rate on project-related tasks.

• Participate in company meetings and undertake other reasonable tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred: Master’s degree in urban planning, community development, public administration, social work, public policy, or a related field.

• Equivalent experience may be taken into account.

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in homelessness systems, housing, or related social service areas.

• Proven experience providing technical assistance to Continuums of Care (CoCs), local governments, or nonprofit organizations.

• Experience collaborating with national technical assistance providers, consulting firms, or government contractors.

• Strong understanding of HUD programs and requirements, including SNAPS, the CoC Program, ESG, and associated initiatives.

• Advanced knowledge of HMIS, federal reporting protocols, and data-driven system performance.

• Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and training capabilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and willing to learn new tools and platforms.

• Willingness to travel approximately 20 to 30% as needed.

• Must reside within the 50 United States or Washington, DC.

• Must be able to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Partially subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Fully vested 401k plan with company matching contributions.

• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance plans.

• Paid family leave.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Fully remote work option.

• Virtual communication tools and collaborative work practices.