RAD Program Manager — Housing Conversion Lead (Contract)

Focus People; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 106,075,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus People is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning and implementation of its Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program for a public-sector housing organization in Atlanta, GA.

The role will assess an existing portfolio and coordinate with private partners, HUD representatives, internal departments, and other stakeholders to transition properties to Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience managing complex government RAD programs or initiatives.
• At least two years of working knowledge involving RAD program administration.
• Successful completion of a RAD training program with certification.
• Strong knowledge of HUD RAD regulations and the RAD conversion process.
• Experience coordinating multifaceted projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of the organization’s RAD program.
• Evaluate properties for RAD eligibility and conversion feasibility.
• Coordinate RAD activities across cross-functional teams.
• Prepare initial RAD applications, amendments, and extension requests.
• Manage projects through conversion, refinancing, construction, and closeout.
• Collaborate with underwriting teams and developers on financing plans.
• Ensure financing and development plans comply with HUD guidelines.
• Coordinate resident notices and relocation communications.
• Conduct resident meetings and support relocation in RAD.
• Serve as primary HUD contact for RAD applications and projects.
• Present proposed RAD projects to internal committees for approval.
• Monitor changes to RAD policies and assess impact on projects.

Skills

RAD program mgmt

HUD RAD regs

Stakeholder comms

Project coordination

Scheduling & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Focus People is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning and implementation of its Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program for a public-sector housing organization in Atlanta, GA.

The role will assess an existing portfolio and coordinate with private partners, HUD representatives, internal departments, and other stakeholders to transition properties to Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 funding.