Principal, Inclusive Cities — Remote Equity & Homelessness Focus

HR&A Advisors; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HR&A Advisors is seeking a Principal in the Los Angeles office or remote, with monthly travel to LA, to lead the Inclusive Cities practice and expand work on ending homelessness. The role requires leadership in local government, designing new systems, and navigating budgets and legislative processes.

The Principal will manage multiple projects, mentor staff, and help grow client impact and equity in City and County initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience in government with program design and implementation.
• Expertise in homelessness policymaking; health and justice systems.
• Track record engaging public-sector leaders, philanthropy, and civic institutions.
• Navigate local government political, regulatory, and operational processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to evaluate trade-offs.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills tailored to policymakers and funders.
• Experience engaging communities in trust-building, non-extractive ways.
• Commitment to racial and economic justice, collaborative leadership, and public service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day project lead for public-sector, philanthropic, and non-profit clients.
• Lead complex client engagements from scoping through delivery, managing budgets and timelines.
• Translate policy goals into executable strategies including program design and governance frameworks.
• Oversee rigorous analysis and deliverable production for senior decision-makers.
• Manage and mentor project teams, fostering rigorous and inclusive culture.
• Engage directly with senior public-sector and philanthropic leaders to support decision-making.
• Support business development by cultivating client relationships and proposals.
• Help define direction and priorities of HR&A’s work to end homelessness.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Community engagement

Racial and economic justice

Education

Graduate degree in public policy, law, or related fields

Job description

HR&A Advisors is seeking a Principal in the Los Angeles office or remote, with monthly travel to LA, to lead the Inclusive Cities practice and expand work on ending homelessness. The role requires leadership in local government, designing new systems, and navigating budgets and legislative processes.

The Principal will manage multiple projects, mentor staff, and help grow client impact and equity in City and County initiatives.