Consultant – Housing and Community Solutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide support for client engagements that concentrate on housing finance, program design, policy execution, and operational enhancements.

• Assist with the implementation of affordable housing finance programs for public-sector clients.

• Assess affordable housing development proposals, including those involving 4% and 9% LIHTC projects.

• Create and evaluate project budgets, sources and uses, and financial pro formas.

• Perform feasibility studies, benefit-cost analyses, and subsidy layering assessments.

• Aid in project due diligence by reviewing development, financing, land use, and regulatory documentation.

• Facilitate client access to HOME, CDBG, ARPA, and other public funding sources.

• Conduct research and interpret HUD regulations (24 CFR), QAPs, and program guidance.

• Produce memos, reports, tools, templates, Standard Operating Procedures, and presentations.

• Execute quantitative and qualitative analysis, synthesizing findings into clear, client-ready deliverables.

• Support stakeholder engagement initiatives, including interviews, workshops, and collaboration with partner agencies.

• Oversee assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with project leadership.

• Collaborate as part of a project team on impactful client work.

⛳️ Requirements

• This position does not offer sponsorship.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.

• At least one (1+) year of experience in affordable housing finance, housing policy, public-sector consulting, government, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.

• Experience in supporting projects related to affordable housing development, finance, or program implementation.

• Proven experience in developing or analyzing project budgets, financial models, or pro formas.

• Familiarity with LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, and/or other funding sources for housing and community development.

• Working knowledge of HUD multifamily programs and pertinent federal regulations.

• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.

• Strong analytical and research capabilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines within a consulting framework.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Preference will be given to candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of a Guidehouse office.

• A master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

• Certification as a HOME Compliance Specialist (HCS) or similar qualification is a plus.

• Experience in housing-related data analysis, monitoring, or evaluation.

• Exposure to syndication, underwriting, or housing finance software systems.

• Familiarity with GIS platforms, such as ArcGIS, and data visualization tools like Power BI.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.

• Position may qualify for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance.

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Student Loan PayDown program.

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

• Skills Development & Certifications.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach initiatives.

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.

• Mobility Stipend.

• Flexible benefits package.