Senior Advisor

Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development seeks a Senior Advisor to shape policy, guide programs, and support senior leadership. The role involves strategic oversight, policy amendments, and coordinating with field offices as needed.

This federal position offers a competitive salary range, telework eligibility, and comprehensive benefits. Applications close on 2026-11-05 and the role is based in the Washington, DC area with national scope,

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor and supports the overall management, formulation, and execution of policies and programs, including programmatic advice, guidance, and direction to senior leadership.
• Represent and may speak for the office in meetings and deliberations to provide the supervisor's position or desires on issues, to speak on behalf of leadership, and to influence HUD senior officials to agree with and support the desired outcome.
• Facilitate communication between the supervisor and senior management; ensures that the supervisor has sufficient updates and information, and that senior management receives feedback and decisions as necessary to complete work.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
• Department: Department of Housing and Urban Development

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country.

HUD is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. We offer salaries comparable to the private sector service and a generous benefits package. We also offer a broad array of program activities to develop your career.

As a Senior Advisor, you will: Serve as a senior advisor and supports the overall management, formulation, and execution of policies and programs, including programmatic advice, guidance, and direction to senior leadership. Develop recommendations for needed policy amendments, shifts in program emphasis, funding or resource allocations, budgets, and field office operations (if applicable).

Represent and may speak for the office in meetings and deliberations to provide the supervisor's position or desires on issues, to speak on behalf of leadership, and to influence HUD senior officials to agree with and support the desired outcome. Consider uncertainties about data or other variables which affect long-range program performance and recommends methods to improve program effectiveness.

Facilitate communication between the supervisor and senior management; ensures that the supervisor has sufficient updates and information, and that senior management receives feedback and decisions as necessary to complete work.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 - $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.