Consultant - and Community Solutions

Position: Consultant - Housing and Community Solutions
Job Family:

Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse works with state and local housing agencies, public housing authorities, and other mission‑driven clients to design, implement, and improve affordable housing programs.

As a Consultant, you will support client engagements focused on housing finance, program design, policy implementation, and operational improvement.

You will work as part of a project team and contribute to high‑impact client work, including:

* Supporting affordable housing finance and program implementation engagements for public‑sector clients.

* Evaluating affordable housing development proposals, including 4% and 9% LIHTC projects.

* Developing and analyzing project budgets, sources and uses, and financial pro formas.

* Conducting feasibility analyses, benefit‑cost analyses, and subsidy layering reviews.

* Assisting with project due diligence, including review of development, financing, land use, and regulatory documentation.

* Supporting client use of HOME, CDBG, ARPA, and other public funding sources.

* Researching and interpreting HUD regulations (24 CFR), QAPs, and program guidance.

* Developing supporting deliverables such as memos, reports, tools, templates, Standard Operating Procedures, and presentations.

* Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesizing findings into clear, client‑ready outputs.

* Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including interviews, workshops, and coordination with partner agencies.

* Managing assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project leadership.

What You Will Need:

* Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

* 1+ (ONE) years of experience in affordable housing finance, housing policy, public‑sector consulting, government, nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations

* Experience supporting affordable housing development, finance or program implementation projects

* Experience developing or analyzing project budgets, financial models or pro formas

* Familiarity with LIHTC, HOME, CDBG and/or other housing and community development funding sources

* Working knowledge of HUD multifamily programs and relevant federal regulations

* Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and lookup functions)

* Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail

* Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a consulting environment

* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

* No sponsorship available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have:

* Preference will be given to applicants who reside within a 50-mile radius of a Guidehouse office

* Master's degree in a related field

* HOME Compliance Specialist (HCS) or similar certification

* Experience with housing‑related data analysis, monitoring, or evaluation

* Exposure to syndication, underwriting, or housing finance software systems

* Experience with GIS platforms, such as ArcGIS, and data visualization tools such as Power BI

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The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

* 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 Pay Down

* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

* Skills Development & Certifications

* Employee Referral Program

* Corporate Sponsored…