Senior Federal Programs Specialist

California Department of Housing & Community Development; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 81,200 - 101,634; Full time

Job summary

A state government department in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Federal Programs Specialist. This position involves conducting complex research and analysis, developing program plans, and collaborating on federally funded housing programs. Candidates should be prepared to submit a Statement of Qualifications. This full-time role offers a hybrid telework arrangement and a competitive salary range of $7,276.00 - $9,107.00 per month.

Qualifications

• Submit a Statement of Qualifications with your application.
• Meet Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level complex research and analysis of housing data.
• Develop program plans and policy recommendations for federally funded programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in U.S. Housing and Urban Development programs.
• Design and implement federally funded affordable housing programs.
• Collaborate with units responsible for Notices of Funding Availability.
• Ensure HUD grant closeout and monitor fiscal integrity of programs.

Job description

Senior Federal Programs Specialist - Hybrid

California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD)

Base Pay Range

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00 (per month)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code: JC-500269

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County, California

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department: Housing & Community Development

Responsibilities

• Conduct high‑level complex research, collection, and analysis of programmatic and housing data.
• Develop program plans, materials, regulations, and policy recommendations for federally funded programs.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in U.S. Housing and Urban Development programs including the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME‑ARP) Rental Housing, and the HOME‑ARP Housing Plus Support Program.
• Design and implement federally funded affordable housing programs, including development and revision of program guidelines governing the use and requirements of the federal housing programs.
• Collaborate with units responsible for issuance of Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA), application review, underwriting, and loan closings.
• Ensure HUD grant closeout, monitor fiscal integrity of all programs, and report goals and outcomes of all programs.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application.

Eligibility & Application Instructions

Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have List or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining List eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility; SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.

Final Filing Date: 12/10/2025

Complete Application Packages (including the Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov. If mailing, use:

Department of Housing & Community Development
Attn: Hiring Unit | JC 500269
P.O. Box 952050
Sacramento, CA 94252-2050

Drop‑off location:
Department of Housing & Community Development
HCD Hiring Unit | JC 500269
651 Bannon Street (Lobby)
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (or electronic state application).
• Resume is optional.
• Statement of Qualifications.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact.