Capital Investments Strategic Advisor

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing seeks a Capital Investments Strategic Advisor to provide senior-level strategic, financial, and programmatic expertise to support affordable housing investments. The role guides investment strategy, pipeline planning, and complex financial and development initiatives.

The top priorities include Investment Planning and Pipeline Analysis, improving Capital Investments programs and operations, and advancing cross‑functional, equity‑driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing finance and real estate development, including public and private financing sources and complex financing structures.
• Leading complex initiatives, improving programs and processes, and coordinating across teams and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level financial and programmatic analysis to support capital investments.
• Analyze market conditions, funding demand, and risks for investment planning.
• Lead improvements to policies, workflows, and tools for capital investments.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with OH and partner agencies.
• Support strategic planning for competitive funding processes.
• Advise on complex financing and development issues.

Skills

Affordable housing finance

Real estate development

Public & private financing sources

Complex financing structures

Leading complex initiatives

Program improvements

Cross-team coordination

Financial & analytical skills

Communication & negotiation

Equity in housing investment

Job description

Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) works to build strong, healthy communities and increase opportunities for all people to live in a community of their choice, in a home they can afford. OH invests in the production and preservation of affordable homes for people with low incomes, including individuals and families who are exiting homelessness. The Office also assists low-income homeowners with home repair loans and weatherization grants so they can safely remain in their homes and neighborhoods.

We are looking for a Capital Investments Strategic Advisor who provides senior-level strategic, financial, and programmatic expertise to support the Office of Housing's affordable housing investments. The position supports investment strategy and pipeline planning, leads complex financial and development initiatives, and identifies opportunities to improve Capital Investments programs, policies, and processes.

• Providing analysis and strategic guidance to support Capital Investments investment planning, including market conditions, development trends, funding demand, and emerging financing challenges.
• Analyzing the affordable housing development pipeline to identify trends, funding needs, project readiness, emerging risks, and issues requiring leadership attention or coordinated action.
• Supporting strategic planning for competitive funding processes through analysis of funding demand, available resources, portfolio needs, leveraging opportunities, and lessons from prior funding rounds.
• Leading special initiatives and providing strategic support on complex financial and development issues requiring senior-level analysis, coordination, or problem-solving.
• Identifying and leading improvements to funding policies, underwriting practices, workflows, tools, and other Capital Investments business processes.
• Providing senior technical expertise to Capital Investments staff on complex affordable housing financing and development issues.
• Coordinating strategic and cross-functional initiatives with other OH teams, City departments, public funders, and external partners where alignment is needed to advance Capital Investments priorities or address systemic project delivery challenges.

The top 3 priorities of this work are:

1. Investment Planning, Pipeline Analysis, and Forecasting: Developing and maintaining a forward-looking view of the affordable housing pipeline, anticipated funding needs, available resources, and market conditions. Conduct financial and investment forecasting to identify potential funding gaps, risks, and opportunities and support leadership planning and decision-making.

2. Improving Capital Investments Programs and Operations: Leading priority improvements to CIT policies, processes, tools, and practices to improve consistency, efficiency, equity, and project delivery.

3. Advancing Complex and Emerging Priorities: Taking ownership of high-priority initiatives and complex issues that require cross-team coordination, financial expertise, strategic analysis, and problem-solving.

Please note: This job ad is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

You will be most successful if you have demonstrated experience in affordable housing finance involving public and private sources, community redevelopment, real estate finance, or other related areas. A commitment to listening, creating space for diverse perspectives, and the pursuit of affordable housing for all must be at the center of your professional practice. The ability to communicate at all levels tactfully and effectively will also contribute to your success. Specifically, you’ll be prepared to take on this role with a combination of the following:

Experience in:

• Affordable housing finance and real estate development, including public and private financing sources and complex financing structures.
• Leading complex initiatives, improving programs and processes, and coordinating across teams and organizations.

Knowledge of and Skills in:

• Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex development and programmatic issues and develop strategic recommendations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to racial and social equity in affordable housing investment

This Civil-Service position is FLSA-exempt (not eligible for overtime). It is classified as a Strategic Advisor 1, General Government and is non-represented.

Pay Rate: The full salary range for this salaried position is $51.88 - $77.82 per hour. Following a pay equity and budget analysis, the identified salary range for this role is $68.00 - $70.34/hour ($114,984.00 - $146,869.92 annually, based on 2088 hours per year).

Working Schedule: This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees of the Office of Housing are expected to be in-office 3 days per week. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor.

Hiring Timeline: First-round interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for October 26-30, 2026. Second interviews are scheduled for November 2-6, 2026.

Accommodations: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Sandra Wong at [e-mail] to request accommodation.

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits. Please select an option under the “Most Employee Benefits” heading.

Background Check: As this position has access to personal identity information, job offers are contingent on review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process. In compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all applicants who demonstrate alignment with the skills and experience described above. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.