Salary : $134,744.22 - $241,303.14 Annually
Location : Alexandria, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Office of Housing
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Housing DirectorThe OpportunityThe Director serves as the City's principal advisor on housing policy and affordable housing initiatives and is responsible for:
- Developing, recommending, and administering affordable housing policies and programs for approval by the City Manager and City Council.
- Providing strategic leadership and policy direction for the Office of Housing's operations, activities, and programs.
- Leading major housing policy initiatives, including implementation of the City's housing goals and long-range planning efforts.
- Supervising and developing senior management staff while fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
- Preparing and presenting reports, policy recommendations, and agenda items to City Council, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, boards, commissions, and other stakeholder groups.
- Keeping the City Manager and City Council informed of significant housing issues, emerging trends, and strategic opportunities.
- Overseeing the department's budget, financial operations, and administration of federal housing and community development funding programs, including CDBG and HOME.
- Working closely with the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) and other housing partners to preserve and expand housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.
- Developing and administering policies related to developer housing contributions and affordable housing commitments.
- Negotiating with private-sector developers to secure affordable and workforce housing opportunities as part of residential and mixed-use development projects.
- Leading efforts to preserve existing affordable housing and prevent the loss of assisted and market-affordable housing throughout the City.
- Supporting nonprofit organizations and housing partners through funding, technical assistance, and strategic collaboration.
- Collaborating with Planning & Zoning and other City departments to integrate housing priorities into land use, development review, and community planning efforts.
- Representing the City on regional, state, and national housing organizations, committees, and advisory groups.
- Engaging residents, civic associations, community organizations, and other stakeholders on housing policies, programs, and initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader with extensive experience in affordable housing, housing finance, community development, and public administration.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of affordable housing policy, development, preservation, and financing.
- Experience structuring and negotiating complex multifamily housing transactions.
- Experience with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and other affordable housing financing tools.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing and community development programs.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and navigating complex public policy issues.
- The ability to build consensus and lead through collaboration.
- A demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and public service.
Minimum & Additional Requirements Minimum: Four-year college degree; five or more years in progressively-responsible positions involving administration of affordable housing programs; three years supervisory/management experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred: Master's degree; five or more years experience in administering affordable housing programs, to include administration of federally-funded programs; experience in structuring and/or analyzing the financing of real estate development; experience in administering complex budgets.
Notes Housing Director BrochurePlease note that the work location for this role is: 100 North Pitt Street. Alexandria, VA. 22314 
