Director, Housing

Clearpath; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

PTO 15 vacation days

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is seeking a Director for the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy to lead its federal housing policy work.

The role focuses on implementing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, expanding policy agendas on housing supply, homelessness, and financing, and advancing bipartisan solutions with Congress and administration partners. The ideal candidate combines deep housing policy expertise with strong relationships, political acumen, and experience guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; strong policy background required.
• Experience with housing policy, government, advocacy, think tanks or related settings.
• Ability to communicate complex policy concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing staff and multiple projects concurrently.
• Proven ability to build bipartisan relationships with congressional staff and administration officials.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Terwilliger Center’s efforts to monitor and shape policy.
• Manage workstreams on homelessness, rental assistance, and housing reforms.
• Represent BPC at external meetings and media engagements.
• Supervise Center staff and foster professional growth.
• Plan and execute Center programming including events and webinars.
• Collaborate with other policy teams on cross-cutting issues.
• Develop and manage partnerships with funders and donors.

Skills

Policy leadership

Bipartisan collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy analysis

Communication skill (policy briefs, MS

Project management

Staff supervision

Relationship building with lawmakers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, urban planning, economics, public administration, or related field

Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or related field

Job description

Founded in 2007, the Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to solving the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across the full political spectrum on domestic issues, BPC brings together diverse perspectives to craft solutions that lower the everyday cost of living for families, expand opportunities, and strengthen the American economy.

BPC Action works directly with legislators and other policymakers to turn those solutions into impactful results. What sets us apart is our ability to operate at the intersection of policy development and political advocacy, building consensus across the aisle to advance reforms in Congress. For more than 20 years, BPC and BPC Action have consistently achieved results on complex issues, demonstrating that working together with both parties is not only possible but essential to achieve results.

We are trusted leaders in cutting through the division and creating common ground to solve the problems Americans care about most. We are an indispensable force to produce results in Washington and beyond.

Ideas

BPC recruits respected policy experts, former Hill and Administration staff, and private sector leaders to drive our core programs. We engage current and former policymakers, CEOs and business leaders, and leading policy experts to work together with our nation’s leaders to generate solutions to America’s challenges.

Action

Policy development is only the beginning of BPC’s work. Our advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, advances legislation by providing political and technical assistance, identifying and supporting legislative champions, and leveraging key relationships to support members of Congress working together to enact solutions and produce results for Americans.

Results

In 2025, BPC and BPC Action mobilized to introduce over 120 bills in the House and Senate and helped advance over 40 bills beyond committee. We met with over half of all congressional offices, expanding our reach to both parties.

BPC’s J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy is seeking a Director to help lead its policy work at a pivotal moment for federal housing policy. With the recent enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the Center will be supporting its implementation, building out a new policy agenda, and expanding projects spanning housing supply, homelessness, housing finance, and more. The ideal candidate will combine deep housing policy expertise with the relationships and political acumen needed to drive bipartisan progress with Congress and the administration, as well as BPC’s state and local partners. This position reports to the Managing Director of Housing and Infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Terwilliger Center’s efforts to monitor implementation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and develop a future legislative agenda
• Manage key workstreams, which may include the Center’s efforts on reforming the homelessness response system, expanding and improving federal rental assistance, and supporting state and local housing reforms
• Represent BPC at external meetings, events, and in the media
• Supervise and mentor Center staff, reviewing work products and fostering their professional growth
• Assist with the planning and execution of Center programming, including in-person, public events and webinars
• Collaborate across BPC policy teams, including the Economic Policy and Health programs, particularly on cross-cutting issues such as aging in America, tax policy, and healthy housing
• Develop and manage major institutional partnerships in collaboration with BPC’s development team, including supporting fundraising efforts and managing grant-funded projects and reporting

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, urban planning, economics, public administration, or a related field
• 7-10+ years of relevant professional experience in housing policy, community development, government, advocacy, a think tank, or similar setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of housing programs and policy—e.g., HUD and USDA programs, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and state/local land use and zoning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing policy briefs, reports, or testimony for both policymakers and the public
• Experience managing staff and overseeing multiple concurrent projects
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with congressional staff, administration officials, and external stakeholders across the political spectrum
• Strong commitment to bipartisan, evidence-informed policymaking
• Experience representing an organization publicly, including media engagement and public speaking

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or a related field
• Experience on or working closely with Capitol Hill, in a relevant federal agency like HUD or Treasury, or with state or local government
• Experience with fundraising, grant management, or donor relations
• Familiarity with homelessness policy and response systems
• Experience managing partnerships with state or local officials on housing policy

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule:

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.