Description

ICF’s Disaster Management Division is looking for an experienced Affordable Housing Lead to serve as a project specialist and subject matter expert to assist with housing development in disaster impacted communities.   This position is 100% Remote in the United States with up to 25% travel.   

Compensation:  While the range below is broader, this position will offer a salary range in the 100K to 110K range, based upon % match to job description, location, etc., as determined by the hiring team.  Higher education and experience will not change this salary range. 

This position will assist in the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).   This position will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of disaster recovery affordable housing projects and programs which could include rental and homebuyer assistance CDBG-DR programs.  

ICF's Disaster Management division works with government agencies and communities to design programs and implement policies that promote increased resilience to disasters and long-term recovery in housing, economic revitalization, and infrastructure after disaster strikes. Our functional expertise is in program management, grant management, technical assistance, training, performance measurement and evaluation, program implementation, and development. All our work is done in a professional, collegial, and intellectual environment that allows individuals to pursue their passions and generate results.  

As a CDBG-DR Affordable Housing Specialist, you should have in-depth experience with the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and related affordable rental housing and/or homeownership development programs (e.g., CDBG-DR, -MIT, -CV, HOME, HTF, NSP, LIHTC, and other HUD and federal housing programs). You should also have in-depth experience with developing affordable housing projects or programs including the fundamentals of real estate deals such as financing and underwriting; knowledge of various funding mechanisms (i.e. tax credits, bonds, public/private equity, etc.); affordable housing development team structures; land use/entitlement approvals; the Uniform Relocation Act, appraisals and surveys, and other elements needed to design and implement long-term affordable rental and homeownership programs.  

You will have excellent writing skills, able to draft and finalize Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs), program policies, and other public-facing guidance documents. You will have strong financial analysis skills to help clients, applicants, and ICF leadership understand the financial limitations, strengths and challenges of large and small affordable housing deals.   
You will work with senior staff, other experts, outside contractors, junior ICF team members, and client staff to develop and implement disaster recovery affordable housing projects.

Key Responsibilities:   
• Provide project guidance and subject matter expertise in disaster recovery, multifamily affordable housing, homebuyer support, and/or small rental housing program design and implementation, as well as pre-disaster risk mitigation measures.  
• Work as part of a team providing expert organizational and consulting services on policy and regulatory issues to develop written materials for government clients and the public to understand the program and for HUD compliance.  
• Inform program underwriting processes, review project financials, coordinate project stakeholders, work with staff and subcontractors, and work directly with the client and developers to provide advisory/consulting services needed to assemble viable projects and programs.  
• Provide advisory and consulting services to clients through training sessions, one-on-one conversations, formal technical assistance, Office Hours, and written products.  
• Develop written products and tools for grantee policies and procedures, program implementation, and design.  

Please provide an updated resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required for consideration.   

MUST HAVE Qualifications: (You must identify these on your resume clearly)
• Bachelor’s degree. 
• 8+ years’ affordable housing development (rental and/or homeownership) experience working with private and public funding sources.  
 • 3+ years of In-depth and hands-on knowledge regarding multi-family underwriting standards when using CDBG/CDBG-DR funding or other federal sources (i.e., HOME, HTF, LIHTC, etc.),  
• 5+ years interpreting local, state, and federal policies and regulations to direct the development of policies and procedures.  
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% depending on project needs.   

Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may enhance candidate consideration)  
• Experience leading housing development programs that are administered at the state or local level.  
• Experience underwriting multiple affordable housing projects for viability and cost reasonableness, including under a competitive application process.   
• Experience with creation of housing and community development subject-related materials, such as training and technical assistance tools, presentations, handouts, etc.  
• Experience working in a consulting firm, development organization, or public agency preferred.  
• Experience delivering training and technical assistance to state and local government agencies.  
• Business development, sales, fundraising, and/or proposal experience.  

Professional Skills: (You bring these with you)  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Keen eye for detail.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics.  
• Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management Software).  
• Independent staff engagement and decision-making ability.  
• Self-motivated with the drive to achieve.  
 

Working at ICF

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. 

 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$89,203.00 - $151,646.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)