Guidehouse

Housing and Community Solutions

Consultant-HousingandCommunitySolutions

$74–124k Sacramento, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Consultant - Housing and Community Solutions at Guidehouse. Skills: Affordable housing finance, Program implementation, Public sector consulting. Support affordable housing finance engagements. Support program implementation engagements”

Industry & Context.

Housing and Community Solutions
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Research skills

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 50% travel, No sponsorship available

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors degree, 1+ years experience in affordable housing finance, 1+ years experience in housing policy, 1+ years experience in public-sector consulting, 1+ years experience in government, 1+ years experience in nonprofit organizations, 1+ years experience in mission-driven organizations, Experience supporting affordable housing development, Experience supporting housing finance, Experience supporting program implementation projects, Experience developing project budgets, Experience analyzing project budgets, Experience developing financial models, Experience analyzing financial models, Experience developing pro formas, Experience analyzing pro formas, Familiarity with LIHTC, Familiarity with HOME, Familiarity with CDBG, Familiarity with other housing funding sources, Familiarity with community development funding sources, Working knowledge of HUD multifamily programs, Working knowledge of relevant federal regulations, Excel skills, Pivot tables, Lookup functions, Analytical skills, Research skills, Attention to detail, Clear written communication skills, Effective written communication skills, Clear verbal communication skills, Effective verbal communication skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Ability to meet deadlines, Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint

Nice to Have

Reside within 50-mile radius of Guidehouse office, Master's degree in a related field, HOME Compliance Specialist certification, Similar certification, Experience with housing-related data analysis, Experience with housing-related monitoring, Experience with housing-related evaluation, Exposure to syndication, Exposure to underwriting, Exposure to housing finance software systems, Experience with GIS platforms, Experience with ArcGIS, Experience with data visualization tools, Experience with Power BI

What You'll Do.

Support affordable housing finance engagements

Support program implementation engagements

Evaluate affordable housing development proposals

Analyze 4% LIHTC projects

Analyze 9% LIHTC projects

Develop project budgets

Analyze project budgets

Develop sources and uses

Analyze sources and uses

Develop financial pro formas

Analyze financial pro formas

Conduct feasibility analyses

Conduct benefit-cost analyses

Conduct subsidy layering reviews

Assist with project due diligence

Review development documentation

Review financing documentation

Review land use documentation

Review regulatory documentation

Support client use of HOME

Support client use of CDBG

Support client use of ARPA

Support client use of other public funding sources

Research HUD regulations

Interpret HUD regulations

Research program guidance

Interpret program guidance

Develop supporting memos

Develop supporting reports

Develop supporting tools

Develop supporting templates

Develop Standard Operating Procedures

Develop supporting presentations

Conduct quantitative analysis

Conduct qualitative analysis

Synthesize findings into client-ready outputs

Support stakeholder engagement activities

Coordinate with partner agencies

Manage assigned tasks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work as part of a project team; Coordination with project leadership; Coordination with partner agencies

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Client presentations

Process & Methodology

Task management, Timeline management, Deliverable management

Full Job Description

**_Job Family_ :** Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 50% **_Clearance Required_ :** None ** _What You Will Do_ :** Guidehouse works with state and local housing agencies, public housing authorities, and other mission‑driven clients to design, implement, and improve affordable housing programs.As a Consultant, you will support client engagements focused on **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 clients. * Evaluating affordable housing development proposals, including 4% and 9% LIHTC projects. * Developing and analyzing project budgets, sources and uses, and financial pro formas. * Conducting feasibility analyses, benefit‑cost analyses, and subsidy layering reviews. * Assisting with project due diligence, including review of development, financing, land use, and regulatory documentation. * Supporting client use of HOME, CDBG, ARPA, and other public funding sources. * Researching and interpreting HUD regulations (24 CFR), QAPs, and program guidance. * Developing supporting deliverables such as memos, reports, tools, templates, Standard Operating Procedures, and presentations. * Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesizing findings into clear, client‑ready outputs. * Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including interviews, workshops, and coordination with partner agencies. * Managing assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project leadership. **_What You Will Need_ :** * Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university * 1+ (ONE) years of experience in affordable housing finance, housing policy, public‑sector consulting, government, nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations * Experience supporting affordable housing development

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