Housing & Community Development Analyst

The Cloudburst Group; Hyattsville (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 120 hours/year

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

The Cloudburst Group is seeking a Housing and Community Development Analyst to support state and local clients in planning and implementing CDBG and HOME programs, including grant management and technical assistance.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience managing federal funds, strong coordination skills for cross-team collaboration, and the ability to work effectively in remote and in-person settings while delivering high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, advanced training, or equivalent experience, and at least ten years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with at least eight years of related experience in managing CDBG or HOME programs.
• Knowledge of CDBG or HOME program management, including activity eligibility, program administration, and program best practices.
• Knowledge of cross-cutting regulations such as uniform guidance, uniform relocation, environmental review, labor standards, and fair housing.
• Working knowledge of program planning requirements: Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs.
• Knowledge of and ability to use and train on HUD planning and reporting systems (i.e., IDIS).
• Knowledge of HUD CPD formula grant programs: CDBG, Home and other CPD grant program knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to manage a team of subject matter experts, ensuring quality control and meeting the expectations of clients.
• Ability to prioritize concurrent tasks while working under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to work on remote and in-person teams.
• Willingness to learn new skills and programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), Google Apps (Gmail, Chat, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides), and other remote collaboration and communication tools (Dropbox and Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and program technical assistance to support the successful planning and implementation of federal funds, including leading teams and facilitating decision-making.
• It will require flexibility, self-motivation, and the willingness to work and collaborate in remote settings.
• Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions and states to support the use of HOME and CDBG funds.
• Working with grantees to develop program guidelines, policies and procedures, monitoring checklists, and other program implementation tools.
• Staying current on HUD policy priorities and advising communities on compliance with HUD regulations.
• Advising grantees on program administration and management, including project eligibility, subrecipient management and oversight, and monitoring.
• Providing training and capacity building for CDBG or HOME grants managers.
• Managing small- to large-scale projects and project teams through creating and enforcing timelines, monitoring budget and scope, and providing high-quality deliverables to clients.
• Providing coordination and administrative support (including project management, meeting preparation and documentation, and budget tracking) for various internal and external initiatives.
• Creating and maintaining relationships with state and local clients across the country.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Remote collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Dropbox

Zoom

SharePoint

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

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The Cloudburst Group is a unique small business working at the intersection of domestic and international development to support government programs that benefit low-income and vulnerable populations.

The Cloudburst Group offers a robust benefits program to full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees based on their eligibility. The plan includes 120 hours of paid time off per year, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, retirement savings with an employer match, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental benefits.

The expected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 yearly, payable semi-monthly.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing and Community Development Analyst to join our Housing & Community Development Team. Cloudburst has a growing portfolio of state and local clients who need assistance with basic federal grant management, as well as support with strategic planning, project implementation, and technical assistance for CDBG and HOME programs. We’re looking for someone who:

• Is motivated to help local governments and states strategically and effectively manage CDBG and HOME programs.
• Has a passion and interest in building knowledge, capacity, and relationships with local government clients.
• Has experience managing a CDBG and HOME program and uses regulatory requirements for a wide variety of eligible activities.
• Has experience managing multiple projects across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

This position will provide project management and program technical assistance to support the successful planning and implementation of federal funds, including leading teams and facilitating decision-making. It will require flexibility, self-motivation, and the willingness to work and collaborate in remote settings. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions and states to support the use of HOME and CDBG funds.
• Working with grantees to develop program guidelines, policies and procedures, monitoring checklists, and other program implementation tools.
• Staying current on HUD policy priorities and advising communities on compliance with HUD regulations.
• Advising grantees on program administration and management, including project eligibility, subrecipient management and oversight, and monitoring.
• Providing training and capacity building for CDBG or HOME grants managers.
• Managing small- to large-scale projects and project teams through creating and enforcing timelines, monitoring budget and scope, and providing high-quality deliverables to clients.
• Providing coordination and administrative support (including project management, meeting preparation and documentation, and budget tracking) for various internal and external initiatives.
• Creating and maintaining relationships with state and local clients across the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, advanced training, or equivalent experience, and at least ten years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with at least eight years of related experience in managing CDBG or HOME programs.
• Knowledge of CDBG or HOME program management, including activity eligibility, program administration, and program best practices.
• Knowledge of cross-cutting regulations such as uniform guidance, uniform relocation, environmental review, labor standards, and fair housing.
• Working knowledge of program planning requirements: Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs.
• Knowledge of and ability to use and train on HUD planning and reporting systems (i.e., IDIS).
• Knowledge of HUD CPD formula grant programs: CDBG, Home and other CPD grant program knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to manage a team of subject matter experts, ensuring quality control and meeting the expectations of clients.
• Ability to prioritize concurrent tasks while working under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to work on remote and in-person teams.
• Willingness to learn new skills and programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), Google Apps (Gmail, Chat, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides), and other remote collaboration and communication tools (Dropbox and Zoom).

About Cloudburst

The Cloudburst Group (Cloudburst) is a mission-driven women-owned small business whose staff strives to create impact, empower communities, and build resiliency. Cloudburst works at the intersection of domestic and international development to improve the effectiveness of programs and investments aimed at building social, economic, and environmental resilience in the U.S. and abroad.

The Cloudburst Group is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Cloudburst will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.