Lead Housing Counseling Specialist - ON CALL PART TIME (REMOTE ROLE)

ICF • Reston, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

This is an ON-CALL (part-time with variable hours) and remote role supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide Housing Counseling program technical assistance. The role involves supporting Federal Housing Administration, single, and multifamily housing initiatives. Assignments are made on a demand-response basis, leading to variable hours. The position requires supporting communities with best practice strategies, expert consulting, and programmatic expertise for low- and moderate-income families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Government or a related discipline or minimum 10 years of professional experience in similar field.
• Minimum of 10 years of knowledge in HUD Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the housing counseling and mortgage industry, etc.
• Demonstrated success developing and delivering trainings, workshops and webinars; program assessments and evaluation; facilitation, and public speaking to a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Previous work with Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs).
• Experience and expertise in other federal mainstream housing and services programs.
• Broad knowledge in Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and requirements.
• A commitment to affordable housing and serving all of those who are under-served.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to multi-task with various projects and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse set of stakeholders including housing counseling agencies (HCAs) receiving technical assistance through HUD Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and other companion offices and other industry partners, including GSEs.
• Focus work is incredibly diverse within HUD’s single and multifamily programs, including delivery of services including underwriting, loss mitigation, foreclosure prevention, reverse mortgages, etc.
• Develop/deliver training sessions, conference presentations, workshops, and webinars.
• Facilitate technical assistance engagements, either in-person or virtually through web-based software.
• Focus on best practice and innovative strategies related to HUD programs.
• Contribute to the design of tools, drafting of reports, and development of policy guidance.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities, writing proposals, and managing contracts as requested.

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level