Legislative and Policy Analyst - National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)

National Council of State Housing Agencies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) seeks a legislative and policy analyst to lead research and analysis on housing policy and tax policy, coordinating surveys and producing a yearly Factbook.

The role requires strong writing, data analysis, and the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear updates for staff, with a focus on housing finance and related programs. Hybrid work in Washington, DC; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent research, data analysis, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in use of AI systems, survey programs, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience or interest in affordable housing and tax policy; 2–4 years in congressional office, federal agency, or advocacy- or research-oriented organization.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead all aspects of NCSHA's annual survey of HFAs and the resulting Factbook publication.
• Project management of other NCSHA surveys and research initiatives.
• Research legislative and programmatic issues relevant to HFAs for advocacy materials.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Writing

AI systems proficiency

Survey programs

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Time management

Job description

Organization: National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)

Position Description

Reporting relationship: The legislative and policy analyst reports to the Director of Tax and Housing Advocacy.

Key attributes: The analyst must have excellent research, data analysis, and writing skills; show demonstrated proficiency in use of large language model artificial intelligence systems, survey programs, and Microsoft Office; be detail-oriented, organized, thorough, flexible, and able to handle numerous assignments simultaneously; be able to follow direction as well as work independently; exhibit exceptional customer service and oral communication; and be a team player within the department as well as across the organization.

Experience: Experience or interest in affordable housing and tax policy; 2-4 years prior work experience in a congressional office, federal agency, or advocacy- or research-oriented organization.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Spearhead all aspects of NCSHA's annual survey of Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) and the production of resulting yearly Factbook publication.
• Project management of other NCSHA surveys and research initiatives on an as needed basis.
• Research legislative and programmatic issues relevant to HFAs and keep abreast of research by other housing industry organizations and thinktanks to use in advocacy materials and for other purposes as needed.
• Write clear and accurate legislative, regulatory, and administrative updates for NCSHA and HFA staff, including articles for NCSHA's weekly Washington Report, blog posts, and website copy.
• Support NCSHA Policy and Government Affairs staff in advocacy activities, including coalition engagement, materials development, and policy communications. Assist in the scheduling of coalition meetings, development of coalition fact sheets and advocacy materials, and research on Housing Credit and HOME program issues and results.
• Track legislative and executive branch activity on affordable housing issues, including legislation, hearings, regulations, and other administrative guidance on programs relevant to HFAs and NCSHA.
• Maintain contact with state HFA federal liaisons on matters relating to NCSHA legislative priorities and any items or information requested on a case-by-case basis.
• Administer and maintain online NCSHA member communities as assigned.
• Assist with conference planning as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Position Classification: Full-time, exempt from overtime

Office Location: Hybrid; in office in Washington, DC and virtual

Travel: Some travel required.

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