Management Analyst (Long-Term Temporary)

King County Housing Authority•Tukwila, WA

About The Position

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is hiring a Management Analyst to support Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversions. The position provides project management and analytical support for resident engagement and assists the Housing Initiatives Officer with preparing, organizing, reviewing, tracking, and submitting documentation for RAD applications, concept calls, financing plans, and closings. The analyst develops project plans for resident meetings; coordinates schedules, site-team responsibilities, interpretation, presentation materials, and post-meeting documentation; and tracks deadlines and follow-up items. The role prepares materials using established templates, coordinates multilingual materials, compiles meeting questions and responses, and may present information at resident or project meetings. It also maintains and quality-checks RAD records, ensuring documents are labeled, archived, and uploaded to the correct HUD system locations for the correct properties. Additional work includes compiling information, reconciling data and reports from multiple sources, preparing status and management reports, and supporting RAD research, reporting, and process-improvement assignments. Essential functions also include coordinating contract and procurement activities; preparing, reviewing, and maintaining contract files; reviewing invoices and verifying contract completeness; establishing tracking systems and maintaining databases; and working with agency groups to review and approve contractual compliance documents. The analyst provides technical expertise in interpreting and executing contracts involving complex HUD regulations and other federal statutes, drafts contracts, amendments, MOUs, and other legal documents, manages special projects and policy or procedure research, analyzes operational data, prepares planning and annual reporting materials, and represents the Authority at housing conferences, meetings, and project grand openings. This is a long-term temporary position with a starting salary range of $84,763.00 to $99,598.23 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The complete salary range is $84,763.00 to $114,430.00 annually. Performance-based merit increases and cost-of-living adjustments are reviewed annually. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Associate's degree in business, finance, math/science, or a related field and 1 to 3 years of experience in the public or nonprofit sector focused on housing authorities and public housing, housing program financing and/or funding, project management, grant writing and management, contract management, or cost-estimating; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques of housing program financing, contracting, and funding.
Thorough knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures concerning affordable housing projects, program funding, accounting, budgeting, and management reporting.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations and Authority policies and procedures concerning public housing and HUD.
Understanding and sympathy for the social, economic, health, and emotional needs of low-income families.
Thorough knowledge of contract management practices.
General knowledge of social, political, economic, and community issues influencing program and project development and administration.
Skill using personal computers, associated software, hardware, and peripheral equipment.
Skill in planning, budgeting, public relations, project management, and technical writing.
Ability to analyze program operations and initiatives and make sound, accurate recommendations.
Ability to ensure legal and regulatory compliance through accurate interpretation of applicable governing policy.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to gather data, analyze information, and reach sound conclusions and decisions.
Ability to use judgment when assessing compliance with complex procedural requirements.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, and prepare clear, concise, complete reports, studies, and analyses.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, HUD representatives, and the general public.
Ability to meet the classification's physical requirements, with appropriate mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing, and dexterity.

Responsibilities

Provide project management and analytical support for KCHA Rental Assistance Demonstration conversions and resident engagement activities.
Assist the Housing Initiatives Officer with preparing, organizing, reviewing, tracking, and submitting supporting documentation for RAD applications, concept calls, financing plans, and closings.
Develop and maintain project plans for required resident meetings; coordinate schedules, site-team responsibilities, interpretation, presentation materials, and post-meeting documentation; and monitor deadlines and follow-up items.
Prepare materials using established templates, coordinate multilingual materials, compile meeting questions and responses, and potentially present information at resident or project meetings.
Maintain and quality-check RAD records, ensuring documents are accurately labeled, archived, and uploaded to the correct locations in the HUD system for the correct property.
Gather and compile information, reconcile data and reports from multiple sources, and prepare project status and management reports.
Support RAD research, reporting, and process-improvement assignments.
Coordinate departmental contract and procurement activities; prepare, review, and maintain contract files and records; review invoices; verify contract completeness; establish contract tracking systems; and maintain databases.
Work with agency groups and associates to review and approve documents, reports, and certifications related to contractual compliance.
Provide technical expertise in interpreting and executing contracts involving complex HUD regulations and other federal statutes.
Draft contracts, amendments, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documentation on behalf of the department.
Manage special projects requiring research, justification, and recommendations related to policy or procedure changes, and help develop streamlined contract-processing procedures.
Analyze operational data and prepare the department's portion of planning and annual reporting documents; research and compile statistics for management reports and analyze departmental policies and procedures.
Represent the Authority at housing conferences, meetings, and project grand openings.