Housing & Community Development Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Oversee project management and provide technical assistance for the planning and execution of federal funding initiatives.

• Direct teams and guide decision-making processes.

• Offer technical support to local jurisdictions and states utilizing HOME and CDBG funds.

• Create program guidelines, policies, procedures, monitoring checklists, and implementation tools in collaboration with grantees.

• Keep abreast of HUD policy priorities and counsel communities on compliance with HUD regulations.

• Advise grantees on program management, project eligibility, oversight of subrecipients, and monitoring processes.

• Conduct training and enhance the capacity of managers handling CDBG or HOME grants.

• Manage projects of varying scales, including project teams, timelines, budgets, scope, and deliverables for clients.

• Facilitate project management, prepare and document meetings, and track budgets for both internal and external initiatives.

• Establish and nurture relationships with state and local clients nationwide.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, advanced training, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of ten years of related experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with at least eight years of experience managing CDBG or HOME programs.

• Familiarity with CDBG or HOME program management, covering activity eligibility, program administration, and best practices.

• Understanding of cross-cutting regulations, including uniform guidance, uniform relocation, environmental review, labor standards, and fair housing.

• Practical knowledge of Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs.

• Proficient in using and training others on HUD planning and reporting systems, including IDIS.

• Knowledge of HUD CPD formula grant programs, specifically CDBG and HOME.

• Capacity to manage teams of subject matter experts while ensuring quality control.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

• Capability to collaborate effectively in both remote and in-person teams.

• Eagerness to acquire new skills and learn new programs.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Proficient in Google Workspace applications: Gmail, Chat, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

• Skilled in using remote collaboration and communication tools, such as Dropbox and Zoom.

🏝️ Benefits

• 120 hours of paid time off each year.

• 11 paid holidays annually.

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Additional supplemental benefits offered.

• Options for flexible remote work arrangements.