Managing Consultant - Housing and Community Solutions - Sacramento, CA

Guidehouse•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Managing Consultant, you will lead and manage affordable housing engagements for Guidehouse’s state and local government and housing authority clients. This role blends technical leadership, people management, client delivery, and business development support. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality client work while mentoring staff and contributing to the growth of the Housing & Community Solutions practice.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5+ (FIVE) years of experience in affordable housing, housing policy, public‑sector consulting, or related fields
Demonstrated experience leading or managing affordable housing finance or program implementation engagements
Strong technical background in LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, ARPA, or similar public funding structures
Experience managing staff and project teams in a consulting or project‑based environment
Strong client‑facing skills with experience presenting findings to senior public‑sector leadership
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience contributing to proposal development or business development activities
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
No sponsorship is available for this position

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants who reside within a 50-mile radius of the Guidehouse office in Sacramento, CA
Developing and managing relationships with public agencies and expanding the housing portfolio
HOME Compliance Specialist (HCS) or similar certification
Experience working directly with PHAs or housing finance agencies
Familiarity with housing finance, underwriting, or grants management systems
Prior experience supporting or leading multi‑disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Leading affordable housing finance, policy, and program implementation engagements from scoping through delivery
Overseeing analysis of LIHTC‑financed (4% and 9%) and other multifamily housing projects, including feasibility, underwriting, and subsidy layering
Reviewing and guiding development of project budgets, sources and uses, and financial models prepared by junior staff
Serving as a subject matter resource on HUD programs, 24 CFR, QAPs, and public funding sources
Managing project due diligence efforts, including review of complex financing and transaction documents, regulatory agreements, and land use materials
Ensuring deliverables are client‑ready, analytically sound, and clearly communicated
Managing project teams, including day‑to‑day staff oversight, task delegation, coaching, and performance feedback
Supporting the professional development of Consultants and Senior Consultants through mentorship and on‑the‑job guidance
Monitoring project budgets, schedules, and scope to ensure successful delivery
Serving as a primary or secondary client point of contact, supporting client relationships and issue resolution
Supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing, pricing support, and interview preparation
Contributing to the identification of new opportunities with existing and prospective clients
Helping shape service offerings, tools, and thought leadership related to affordable housing finance and public‑sector housing programs
Collaborating with partners and senior leadership to support practice growth and market positioning

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend