Director, Housing

Bipartisan Policy Center • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

BPC’s J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy is seeking a Director to help lead its policy work at a pivotal moment for federal housing policy. With the recent enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the Center will be supporting its implementation, building out a new policy agenda, and expanding projects spanning housing supply, homelessness, housing finance, and more. The ideal candidate will combine deep housing policy expertise with the relationships and political acumen needed to drive bipartisan progress with Congress and the administration, as well as BPC’s state and local partners. This position reports to the Managing Director of Housing and Infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, urban planning, economics, public administration, or a related field
• 7-10+ years of relevant professional experience in housing policy, community development, government, advocacy, a think tank, or similar setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of housing programs and policy—e.g., HUD and USDA programs, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and state/local land use and zoning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing policy briefs, reports, or testimony for both policymakers and the public
• Experience managing staff and overseeing multiple concurrent projects
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with congressional staff, administration officials, and external stakeholders across the political spectrum
• Strong commitment to bipartisan, evidence-informed policymaking
• Experience representing an organization publicly, including media engagement and public speaking

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or a related field
• Experience on or working closely with Capitol Hill, in a relevant federal agency like HUD or Treasury, or with state or local government
• Experience with fundraising, grant management, or donor relations
• Familiarity with homelessness policy and response systems
• Experience managing partnerships with state or local officials on housing policy

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Terwilliger Center’s efforts to monitor implementation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and develop a future legislative agenda
• Manage key workstreams, which may include the Center’s efforts on reforming the homelessness response system, expanding and improving federal rental assistance, and supporting state and local housing reforms
• Represent BPC at external meetings, events, and in the media
• Supervise and mentor Center staff, reviewing work products and fostering their professional growth
• Assist with the planning and execution of Center programming, including in-person, public events and webinars
• Collaborate across BPC policy teams, including the Economic Policy and Health programs, particularly on cross-cutting issues such as aging in America, tax policy, and healthy housing
• Develop and manage major institutional partnerships in collaboration with BPC’s development team, including supporting fundraising efforts and managing grant-funded projects and reporting

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan
• 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment)
• 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year
• Education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment
• $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment
• Metro benefits of up to $130 per month
• Company provided life insurance
• Dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan

What This Job Offers

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