Guidehouse
Housing and Community Solutions
Consultant-HousingandCommunitySolutions
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“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.
Analytical skills; Research skills
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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