Manager of Housing Policy

Abundance Network; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Housing policy

Congress liaison

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Bipartisan coalitions

Project management

Team oriented

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Manager of Housing Policy

The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) is a bipartisan public policy organization dedicated to forging a more dynamic American economy. Headquartered in Washington, DC, EIG produces nationally recognized research and partners with policymakers to develop ideas that empower workers, entrepreneurs, and communities.

About the Role

EIG is seeking a Manager of Housing Policy to lead and expand our work at the intersection of housing, economic dynamism, and place-based policy. Building on EIG’s growing body of research and policy work on housing affordability, supply, and the barriers to building, this role will shape a high-impact federal policy agenda focused on expanding housing supply, reimagining incentives, and supporting local vitality.

Reporting directly to the President and CEO and working closely with the Senior Director of Policy and Coalitions, the Manager will drive legislative engagement, develop and design policy ideas, translate EIG’s housing research into actionable insights, and serve as a key resource to Congress, the Administration, and stakeholders at all levels of government.

The ideal candidate brings strong policy fluency, political judgment, and a commitment to cross-partisan impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EIG’s housing policy work, with a focus on supply-side incentives and regulatory barriers. Key issue areas include, Right to Build Zones, model zoning codes, LIHTC and more.


• Shape and advance legislative proposals to expand housing supply, reduce barriers to development, and strengthen incentives for state and local reform.


• Cultivate strong relationships with congressional staff, agency officials, state and local leaders, and national stakeholders.


• Organize and lead convenings with policy experts to gather feedback on legislative ideas and develop and shape EIG’s thinking in a new policy area.


• Produce high-quality policy materials, including legislative text, memos, testimony, comment letters, and regulatory analysis.


• Lead EIG’s Housing Advisory Council, including shaping its agenda, cultivating and engaging members, and translating insights from the Council into EIG’s broader research and policy work.


• Monitor and analyze housing-related developments across the legislative and executive branches to inform strategy.


• Work closely with EIG’s research team to translate new findings into policy recommendations and identify opportunities for further analysis.


• Identify new opportunities for EIG to add value to the national housing policy conversation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in housing policy, with direct exposure to Congress, federal agencies, or national advocacy.


• Exceptional verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex policies clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.


• Strong writing skills and a proven ability to produce polished, publication-ready content with minimal oversight.


• A track record of building bipartisan coalitions and navigating politically diverse environments.


• Highly organized and self-directed, with excellent project management instincts.


• Comfort working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial team environment.

Salary range for the role is $100,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience.

EIG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We consider applications for employment without regards to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.