Housing Policy Lead: Drive Supply, Reform & Growth

Abundance Network; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) seeks a Manager of Housing Policy to lead our work at the intersection of housing, economic dynamism, and place-based policy. You will shape a federal policy agenda that expands housing supply and strengthens incentives, collaborating with researchers and policymakers.

You will report to the President and CEO, manage legislative engagement, translate research into actionable insights, and build cross-partisan relationships to advance housing policy nationwide.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in housing policy with exposure to Congress or federal agencies.
• Strong verbal communication to explain complex policies to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to produce polished, publication-ready content with minimal oversight.
• Track record of bipartisan coalitions in politically diverse environments.
• Highly organized and self-directed with excellent project management instincts.
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial team.

Responsibilities

• Lead housing policy work focused on supply-side incentives and regulatory barriers.
• Shape and advance proposals to expand housing supply and incentives.
• Cultivate relationships with congressional staff, agency officials, state/local leaders.
• Organize convenings with policy experts to gather feedback and shape policy thinking.
• Produce legislative text, memos, testimony, comment letters, and regulatory analysis.
• Lead EIG’s Housing Advisory Council and translate insights into broader research and policy work.
• Monitor housing developments across branches to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with researchers to turn findings into policy recommendations.

Skills

Housing policy

Congress liaison

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Bipartisan coalitions

Project management

Team oriented

Job description

The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) seeks a Manager of Housing Policy to lead our work at the intersection of housing, economic dynamism, and place-based policy. You will shape a federal policy agenda that expands housing supply and strengthens incentives, collaborating with researchers and policymakers.

You will report to the President and CEO, manage legislative engagement, translate research into actionable insights, and build cross-partisan relationships to advance housing policy nationwide.