Consultant - Housing and Community Solutions

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time &Company

Discretionary incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

HSA, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care FS

Disability Insurance

Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reim./Dev

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant to support housing finance, program design, policy implementation, and operational improvements for public-sector clients. You will work on LIHTC evaluations, budgets, and feasibility studies, contributing to client-ready deliverables and stakeholder engagement.

A background in affordable housing and a Bachelor’s degree are required. You will join a project team, manage tasks, and interact with partner agencies, utilizing data analysis and regulatory insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1+ years of affordable housing finance or policy experience.
• Experience supporting housing development, finance or program implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Support affordable housing finance and program implementation engagements for public-sector clients.
• Evaluate LIHTC projects and housing development proposals.
• Develop and analyze project budgets, sources and uses, and pro formas.
• Conduct feasibility, benefit-cost, and subsidy layering analyses.
• Assist with due diligence and regulatory documentation review.
• Support use of HOME, CDBG, ARPA funds and other public sources.
• Prepare memos, reports, templates, SOPs and client-ready outputs.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses and coordinate with partners.

Skills

Affordable housing finance

Housing policy

Public-sector consulting

Government experience

Mission-driven organizations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

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

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:

• 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. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com