Assistant Deputy Director, Portfolio Management and Compliance

Job Description and Duties

The Assistant Deputy Director of Portfolio Management and Compliance provides executive leadership over HCD’s asset management, portfolio restructuring and compliance functions, as well as the Division’s oversight of the Office of Migrant Services Program and other operations responsibilities. The incumbent guides the long-term financial health, regulatory compliance, customer-focused service delivery, and operational efficiency of California’s multifamily affordable housing portfolio through leadership of the Division’s portfolio analytics, performance and risk management, and reporting strategy to support enterprise decision-making. The Assistant Deputy Director ensures consistent interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies; promotes transparent communication and collaborative problem-solving with internal and external partners; and supports the Division and Agency in advancing innovative, solution-oriented practices grounded in metrics, analysis, and evaluative learning that strengthen performance and uphold the mission of promoting affordable housing and community development for Californians.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Position Details
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Special Requirements

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level policy interpretation, guidance, and regulatory compliance determinations for complex affordable multifamily housing portfolios, including programs with layered financing and varied regulatory agreements
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams responsible for asset management, monitoring, audits, compliance, or financial stewardship in a high-volume statewide program environment.
• Experience designing or modernizing monitoring, compliance, or risk-management procedures that promote transparency, consistency, customer service, and adherence to laws, regulations, loan agreements, and regulatory contracts.
• Experience applying Enterprise Risk Management concepts, financial analysis, or data modeling to assess portfolio health, forecast workload, or support policy and legislative recommendations.
• Experience sponsoring or directing technology modernization efforts, including integration of portfolio/asset management systems, compliance databases, analytics dashboards, or other digitization initiatives that improve data quality and reduce manual processes.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership during organizational, legislative, or programmatic change, including experience developing communication plans, change-management strategies, or divisional implementation roadmaps
• Ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with executives, senior management, program partners, local governments, State agencies, and stakeholders involved in affordable housing development, compliance, or preservation.
• Ability to present complex data, policy, or financial information clearly and concisely to executives, legislative staff, boards, external partners, or the public, including through visually compelling presentations or dashboards
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop staff and management teams to increase subject matter expertise, build capacity, and promote proactive problem solving.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances, and deliver timely, high-quality results.

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family
• 401k program
• Flexible Schedules
• Hybrid telework
• Alternate Work Week Schedule options
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your training and development

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Brandi Sparks
(916) 704-9787
brandi.sparks@hcd.ca.gov