Salary : $88,765.46 - $155,339.60 Annually
Location : HOUSING & COMM DEV ADMIN, 3700 PENDER DRIVE, FAIRFAX (FH22), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01166
Department: Housing & Community Dev
Opening Date: 08/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S29
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

This position works within the Central Services - IT team for HCD and the FCRHA, providing critical support for software and information systems. The role focuses on HCD end user support, systems operations, training, and administration of core housing systems including Yardi and MITAS.

Also supports upcoming major system expansions, including HCD's transition to cloud-based platforms and the rollout of new modules that improve agency wide efficiency and stakeholder interfaces. In addition to day-to-day system support, performs advanced technical duties across HCD's enterprise applications. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, application troubleshooting, workflow improvements, and coordinating with DIT and vendors on system configurations.

Technical responsibilities include developing and customizing applications using.NET (C#, VB.NET, .NET Core); designing and optimizing SQL queries and stored procedures; building Power BI dashboards using DAX; supporting SharePoint customization; and assisting with ETL processes through SQL Server and SSIS. Helps maintain data integrity, supports reporting needs, and contributes to analytics and automation enhancements.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies)
Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or a field related to the department where the IT services are being used: plus four years of experience analyzing business processes and/or developing/maintaining the main business system, technical platform, or a related system.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Driver's license (required at the time of application)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and a driving record check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct work experience for a local government entity, public housing or financing authority, or HUD regulated housing programs
• Recent hands-on experience developing technical solutions to meet business requirements, including coordinating with vendors and stakeholders on system functionality and issue resolution.
• Strong programming skills with demonstrated experience in .NET Core, C#, VB.NET, SQL Server, and application-level development. Skilled in building workflows, automation routines, and custom integrations across enterprise systems.
• Advanced SQL proficiency, including query optimization, stored procedure development, and data modeling. Experience supporting enterprise data warehouses with ETL processes (SQL Server/SSIS) and adherence to data governance best practices.
• Experience creating advanced analytics and automation, including predictive modeling and generating executive-level dashboards using Power BI (DAX) or similar visualization platforms.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance for non-technical users and leadership, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting Yardi housing software, MITAS, or similar enterprise housing platforms, with knowledge public housing business processes.
• Understanding of enterprise infrastructure, including network topology, server environments, and system integrations that impact application performance.
• Hands-on experience in IT operations, including help desk support, hardware imaging/configuration, asset management, and endpoint administration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver s license.
• Ability to read information on a computer monitor; effectively communicate; operate keyboard-driven equipment and computer.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity.
• May occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Work is generally active in nature; incumbent must be sufficiently mobile and frequently move about to perform essential job duties; may be required to move items up to 25 pounds in weight.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

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Requisition 26-01166
Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered that you have a degree or some college in the previous question, please indicate your area of study below. If you do not have a degree, please select "not applicable."

• Business administration
• Computer science
• Business information systems
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

03

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the area of your education. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable."
05

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have analyzing business processes and/or developing/maintaining the main business system, technical platform or a related system?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of IT experience do you have supporting federal, state, and local housing programs, that may include HUD-related initiatives?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

08

How many years of experience do you have working with Agile frameworks with practical experience at the team level to adopt Agile methodologies?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

09

How many years of experience do you possess in providing system application administration support?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

10

How many years of experience do you possess in providing desktop and network support?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

11

Do you have professional IT experience with the following technologies, tools, or methodologies? (Check all that apply)

• .NET Core
• SQL Server
• Power BI
• Data Analytics
• Application Development
• Agile/Scrum
• Requirements Gathering
• Process Modeling
• API/Integration
• R / Phyton / Pandas
• Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS)
• None of the above

12

What is your level of experience with Yardi or similar public housing SaaS solutions?

• Limited experience (less than 1 year)
• Moderate experience (1-3 years)
• Extensive experience (3+ years)
• No experience

13

What is your level of public housing and/or Section 8 business knowledge?

• Basic knowledge (General understanding of public housing and/or Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs and their purpose; limited experience supporting related systems or operations.)
• Moderate knowledge (Working knowledge of housing program operations and compliance requirements, with experience supporting business processes, reporting, or system improvements.)
• Extensive knowledge (Comprehensive understanding of housing program regulations and operations, with experience leading system analysis, data reporting, technology implementation, and aligning IT solutions with program compliance and mission-critical needs.)
• No knowledge

Required Question