Consultant - Housing and Community Solutions

Guidehouse; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant to support housing finance, program design, policy implementation, and operational improvement for state and local housing agencies and public housing authorities. You will contribute to engagements focused on affordable housing finance, program design, regulatory compliance, and budget analysis.

You will work on project budgets, sources and uses, pro formas, and quantitative/qualitative analyses, while coordinating with senior staff and stakeholders to deliver

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 funding sources.
• Working knowledge of HUD multifamily programs and regulations.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables and lookup functions).
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• 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 affordable housing 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 project due diligence, including review of development, financing, land use, and regulatory documentation.
• Support client use of HOME, CDBG, ARPA, and other public funding sources.
• Research and interpret HUD regulations (24 CFR), QAPs, and program guidance.
• Develop supporting deliverables such as memos, reports, tools, templates, SOPs, and presentations.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesize findings into client-ready outputs.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including interviews, workshops, and coordination with partner agencies.
• Manage assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project leadership.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Power BI

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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

• 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

• 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

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.

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.