Consultant - Housing and Community Solutions

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant to work with state and local housing agencies, public housing authorities, and mission-driven clients on affordable housing programs. You will support engagements in housing finance, program design, policy implementation, and operational improvements.

You will analyze budgets, feasibility, and regulatory requirements, contributing to memos, templates, and client-ready deliverables while coordinating with project leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related field preferred.
• 1+ years in affordable housing finance, housing policy, or public-sector consulting.
• Experience developing budgets, pro formas, or financial models.
• Familiarity with LIHTC, HOME, CDBG or related funding sources.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support housing finance and program implementation engagements for public-sector clients.
• Evaluate LIHTC proposals and housing development projects.
• Develop budgets, sources and uses, and pro forma analyses.
• Conduct feasibility, cost benefit, and subsidy layering reviews.
• Prepare deliverables: memos, reports, tools, SOPs, and presentations.
• Coordinate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and agency communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Excel Pivot Tables

PowerPoint

Word

ArcGIS

Power BI

Job description

## Consultant - Housing and Community SolutionsApply: US - VA, McLean: US - NY, New York: US - Remote (Any location): US - TX, Austin: US - IL, Chicago: Full time: Posted Today: 45508**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:*** No sponsorship is available for this position* Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university* ONE (1+) years of experience in affordable housing finance, housing policy, public‐sector consulting, government, nonprofit or mission‐driven organizations* Experience supporting affordable housing development, finance or program implementation projects* Experience developing or analyzing project budgets, financial models or pro formas* Familiarity with LIHTC, HOME, CDBG and/or other housing and community development funding sources* Working knowledge of HUD multifamily programs and relevant federal regulations* Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and lookup functions)* Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail* Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a consulting environment* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Preference will be given to applicants who reside within a 50-mile radius of a Guidehouse office* Master’s degree in a related field* HOME Compliance Specialist (HCS) or similar certification* Experience with housing‐related data analysis, monitoring, or evaluation* Exposure to syndication, underwriting, or housing finance software systems* Experience with GIS platforms, such as ArcGIS, and data visualization tools such as Power BIThe 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 Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend