Executive Director

Summit Federal Services, LLC • Norfolk, VA

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), the largest redevelopment and housing authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Reporting directly to a 9-member Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, financial oversight, administrative operations, and regulatory compliance of a massive urban housing network. This role demands an accomplished leader who can champion affordable housing initiatives, spearhead complex urban renewal and real estate development projects, and ensure unwavering adherence to local, state, and federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive, senior-level executive leadership experience within a Public Housing Authority (PHA), redevelopment agency, or large-scale community development organization.
• Deep, verifiable expertise in managing HUD-funded programs, public housing operations, and real estate development frameworks.
• Advanced understanding of HUD regulations, Fair Housing laws, and state/federal procurement rules.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar operational and capital budgets with pristine auditing standards.
• Uncompromising personal integrity with a history of implementing strict internal controls, standardized operating procedures, and transparent governance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the presence and diplomacy required to navigate complex political and socioeconomic environments.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a closely related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
• Provide strategic leadership, financial oversight, administrative operations, and regulatory compliance for the urban housing network.
• Manage a $115 million operating budget and a staff of over 200 employees serving more than 13,000 residents.
• Champion affordable housing initiatives.
• Spearhead complex urban renewal and real estate development projects.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) or similar executive retirement paths.

What This Job Offers

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