Consultant - Housing and Community Solutions

Guidehouse; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant to join our Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting practice in Philadelphia. You will support engagements with state and local housing agencies to design, implement, and improve affordable housing programs, focusing on housing finance, program design, policy implementation, and operational improvement.

You will work as part of a project team on LIHTC analyses, budgeting, HUD regulations, and funding sources such as HOME and CDBG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1+ years of experience in affordable housing finance, housing policy, or public-sector consulting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support affordable housing finance and program implementation engagements for public-sector clients.
• Evaluate development proposals including 4% and 9% LIHTC projects.
• Develop and analyze project budgets, sources and uses, and financial pro formas.
• Conduct feasibility analyses, benefit-cost analyses, and subsidy layering reviews.
• Assist with due diligence including review of development, financing, land use, and regulatory docs.
• Support client use of HOME, CDBG, ARPA, and other public funding sources.
• Research HUD regulations (24 CFR), QAPs, and program guidance.
• Develop deliverables such as memos, reports, templates, SOPs, and presentations.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesize findings for clients.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and coordinate with partner agencies.
• Manage assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables with project leadership.

Skills

Affordable housing finance

Housing policy

Public-sector consulting

Excel skills

Budget analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pivot tables

Lookup functions

PowerPoint

ArcGIS

Power BI

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

• 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 BI

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 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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