Guidehouse

Consultant - Housing and Community Solutions

Guidehouse$74K — $124K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • 1+ years of experience in affordable housing finance, policy, or consulting
  • Experience in supporting affordable housing development or finance projects
  • Proficient in developing or analyzing project budgets and financial models
  • Familiarity with LIHTC, HOME, and CDBG funding sources
  • Strong analytical, research, and Excel skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support affordable housing finance and program implementation for public-sector clients
  • Evaluate affordable housing development proposals, including LIHTC projects
  • Develop and analyze project budgets and financial pro formas
  • Conduct feasibility and benefit-cost analyses
  • Assist with project due diligence on regulatory documentation
  • Support the use of various public funding sources
  • Research and interpret HUD regulations and program guidance
  • Create client-ready reports, memos, and presentations
  • Manage tasks, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project leads

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Skills Development Opportunities
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 50%

Clearance Required:
None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse works with state and local housing agencies, public housing authorities, and other mission-driven clients to design, implement, and improve affordable housing programs.As a Consultant, you will support client engagements focused on housing finance, program design, policy implementation, and operational improvement.

You will work as part of a project team and contribute to high-impact client work, including:
  • Supporting affordable housing finance and program implementation engagements for public-sector clients.
  • Evaluating affordable housing development proposals, including 4% and 9% LIHTC projects.
  • Developing and analyzing project budgets, sources and uses, and financial pro formas.
  • Conducting feasibility analyses, benefit-cost analyses, and subsidy layering reviews.
  • Assisting with project due diligence, including review of development, financing, land use, and regulatory documentation.
  • Supporting client use of HOME, CDBG, ARPA, and other public funding sources.
  • Researching and interpreting HUD regulations (24 CFR), QAPs, and program guidance.
  • Developing supporting deliverables such as memos, reports, tools, templates, Standard Operating Procedures, and presentations.
  • Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesizing findings into clear, client-ready outputs.
  • Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including interviews, workshops, and coordination with partner agencies.
  • Managing assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project leadership.


What You Will Need:
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
  • 1+ (ONE) years of experience in affordable housing finance, housing policy, public-sector consulting, government, nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
  • Experience supporting affordable housing development, finance or program implementation projects
  • Experience developing or analyzing project budgets, financial models or pro formas
  • Familiarity with LIHTC, HOME, CDBG and/or other housing and community development funding sources
  • Working knowledge of HUD multifamily programs and relevant federal regulations
  • Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and lookup functions)
  • Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a consulting environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • No sponsorship available for this position


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Preference will be given to applicants who reside within a 50-mile radius of a Guidehouse office
  • Master's degree in a related field
  • HOME Compliance Specialist (HCS) or similar certification
  • Experience with housing-related data analysis, monitoring, or evaluation
  • Exposure to syndication, underwriting, or housing finance software systems
  • Experience with GIS platforms, such as ArcGIS, and data visualization tools such as Power BI


#LI-DNI

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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2018

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