Housing & Community Solutions Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 75%+

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is engaged in projects with state and local housing agencies, public housing authorities, homeless services offices, and departments of human services, among other clients. We are seeking consultants with experience in policy, programs, operations, and funding sources that relate to these agencies’ needs. The Housing and Community Solutions Consultant should have knowledge of housing, homelessness, and/or community development programs, including but not limited to: policy analysis, program design, financing, implementation, operations, grants management, equitable development, social impact evaluation, monitoring and compliance, and publicly available funding for housing and community development. We are seeking individuals who have experience both inside and outside of government, and in particular individuals who have experience or knowledge of applicable policy, programs, funding source, regulations, tools and software solutions used within the industry.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum Years of Experience: 3-5 years
• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of one (1) years of experience working on local, state, or federal housing and community development projects
• Experience in community development planning, housing policy, affordable housing
• Knowledge of federal housing programs and funding
• Strong analytical skills, ability to research, analyze and synthesize data in a meaningful way
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and communicate regularly with project leadership and client points of contact
• Ability to work independently as required, with a strong commitment to team environment
• Ability to meet project milestones and delivery schedules
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• No sponsorship available for this position; Due to the nature of the client, US citizenship may apply
• Must be associated with the Guidehouse office location in Atlanta, GA.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience working with any of the following: housing authority operations and programs (e.g., Section 8), HUD funding sources (e.g., CDBG, HOME), homeless services (e.g., permanent supportive housing, housing first)
• Experience working with standard software systems used in affordable housing and homelessness (e.g., leased housing management systems, HMIS systems)
• Experience developing tools, forms, and templates to support client’s adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations relating to affordable housing

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

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

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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