Associate Director - Housing and Community Solutions, Sacramento, CA

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

As an Associate Director you will lead and manage affordable housing engagements for Guidehouse’s state and local government and housing authority clients. This role blends technical leadership, people management, client delivery, and business development support. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality client work while mentoring staff and contributing to the growth of the Housing & Community Solutions practice.

Key responsibilities include:

Client Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Leading affordable housing finance, policy, and program implementation engagements from scoping through delivery
• Overseeing analysis of LIHTC financed (4% and 9%) and other multifamily housing projects, including feasibility, underwriting, and subsidy layering
• Reviewing and guiding development of project budgets, sources and uses, and financial models prepared by junior staff
• Serving as a subject matter resource on HUD programs, 24 CFR, QAPs, and public funding sources
• Managing project due diligence efforts, including review of complex financing and transaction documents, regulatory agreements, and land use materials
• Ensuring deliverables are client ready, analytically sound, and clearly communicated

Engagement & Team Management

• Managing project teams, including day to day staff oversight, task delegation, coaching, and performance feedback
• Supporting the professional development of Consultants and Senior Consultants through mentorship and on the job guidance
• Monitoring project budgets, schedules, and scope to ensure successful delivery
• Serving as a primary or secondary client point of contact, supporting client relationships and issue resolution

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing, pricing support, and interview preparation
• Contributing to the identification of new opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Helping shape service offerings, tools, and thought leadership related to affordable housing finance and public sector housing programs
• Collaborating with partners and senior leadership to support practice growth and market positioning

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 7+ (SEVEN) years of experience in affordable housing, housing policy, public sector consulting, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing affordable housing finance or program implementation engagements
• Strong technical background in LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, ARPA, or similar public funding structures
• Experience managing staff and project teams in a consulting or project based environment
• Strong client facing skills with experience presenting findings to senior public sector leadership
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience contributing to proposal development or business development activities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• No sponsorship is available for this position
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the Guidehouse office in Sacramento, CA

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Developing and managing relationships with public agencies and expanding the housing portfolio
• HOME Compliance Specialist (HCS) or similar certification
• Experience working directly with PHAs or housing finance agencies
• Familiarity with housing finance, underwriting, or grants management systems
• Prior experience supporting or leading multi-disciplinary teams

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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

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