Consultant - Housing and Community Solutions

Guidehouse • Tysons Corner, VA

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About The Position

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 on affordable housing finance and program implementation engagements for public-sector clients, contributing analysis, research, stakeholder engagement, and client-ready deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year 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 is available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Reside within a 50-mile radius of a Guidehouse office; preference will be given to applicants who do.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support affordable housing finance and program implementation engagements for public-sector clients.
• Evaluate affordable housing development proposals, including 4% and 9% LIHTC projects.
• Develop and analyze project budgets, sources and uses, and financial pro formas.
• Conduct feasibility analyses, benefit-cost analyses, and subsidy layering reviews.
• Assist with project due diligence, including review of development, financing, land use, and regulatory documentation.
• Support client use of HOME, CDBG, ARPA, and other public funding sources.
• Research and interpret HUD regulations (24 CFR), QAPs, and program guidance.
• Develop supporting deliverables such as memos, reports, tools, templates, Standard Operating Procedures, and presentations.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesize findings into clear, client-ready outputs.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including interviews, workshops, and coordination with partner agencies.
• Manage assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
• Health savings account and dental/vision and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Student loan paydown.
• Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
• Skills development and certifications.
• Employee referral program.
• Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
• Emergency back-up childcare program.
• Mobility stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level