Housing and Community Solutions Consultant

Job Family Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting Travel Required Up to 25% Clearance Required None What You Will Do Guidehouse works with state and local housing agencies, public housing authorities, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other mission‑driven clients to design, implement, and improve affordable housing programs. As a Consultant, you will support client engagements focused on affordable rental housing finance, program design, policy implementation, and operational improvement. You will work as part of a project team and contribute to high‑impact client work, including: Supporting affordable housing finance and program implementation engagements for public‑sector clientsEvaluating affordable housing development proposals, including 4% and 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projectsDeveloping and analyzing project budgets, sources and uses, financial pro formas, and underwriting modelsConducting feasibility analyses, benefit‑cost analyses, and subsidy layering reviewsAssisting with transactions and project due diligence, including review of development, financing, closing package deliverables, land use, and regulatory documentation.Supporting client use of HOME, CDBG, ARPA, and other public funding sourcesResearching and interpreting HUD regulations (24 CFR), Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs), and program guidanceDeveloping supporting deliverables such as memos, reports, tools, templates, Standard Operating Procedures, and presentations for internal and external stakeholdersConducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesizing findings into clear, client‑ready outputsSupporting stakeholder engagement activities, including interviews, workshops, and coordination with partner agencies with a focus on affordable housing financial products for a variety of loan execution types. This includes coordination with development, legal, lending, and compliance teamsManaging assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project leadership What You Will Need Bachelors degree from an accredited college or universityMinimum of ONE (1+) years of experience in affordable housing finance, real estate lending, underwriting, LIHTC development, housing finance agency programs, community development finance, or public-sector housing program administration, including experience evaluating affordable housing transactions and financial feasibilityExperience supporting affordable housing development, finance (ex. underwriting, lending, origination) or program implementation projectsExperience working with public-sector organizations, housing authorities, housing finance agencies, community development organizations, or affordable housing developers.Experience with different project types including workforce, mixed-income, rehabilitation, and permanent supportive housingExperience participating in one or more phases of affordable housing transactions, including application review, underwriting, due diligence, entitlement, financing, closing, construction monitoring, or asset managementExperience developing and analyzing affordable housing development budgets, sources and uses statements, operating pro formas, cash flow projections, and debt sizing analysesExperience analyzing, underwriting, developing, financing, or administering affordable housing developments utilizing 4% and/or 9% LIHTCsUnderstanding of QAPs, equity pricing, tax credit structuring, and affordable housing capital stacksFamiliarity with the development process (entitlement, subsidy review, underwriting, due diligence, and closing) for affordable housing transactionsWorking knowledge of HUD multifamily programs and relevant federal regulationsAdvanced Excel skills including financial modeling, scenario analysis, pivot tables, lookup functions, and sensitivity testingStrong analytical and research skills with attention to detailClear and effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a consulting environmentProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointMust reside within a 50-mile radius of a Guidehouse office with a focus on the following offices: Sacramento, CA or Arlington, VA What Would Be Nice To Have Master’s degree in a related fieldCertification or training in rental housing financeExperience with housing‑related data analysis, monitoring, or evaluationExposure to syndication, underwriting, or housing finance software systemsExperience with GIS platforms, such as ArcGIS, and data visualization tools such as Power BI This position is intended to support anticipated project needs, and hiring timelines will be determined based on project requirements and start dates. The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 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