Senior Program Analyst - Policy

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) is seeking a Senior Program Analyst
- Policy Analyst to support our mission of revitalizing communities and expanding access to affordable housing.

This position serves as a senior-level program analyst responsible for interpreting complex HUD regulations and translating them into clear, actionable guidance for operational staff. This is not a traditional program analyst role and requires deep engagement with federal regulatory frameworks, including analyzing guidance, resolving ambiguity, and translating requirements into practical policies, procedures, and training materials. The position requires the ability to interpret regulatory intent and apply rules accurately, while communicating complex requirements in a manner that is clear, practical, and operationally implementable across the Agency.

The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving, collaboration, and a commitment to SHRA’s mission of Changing Lives. Joining SHRA means contributing to meaningful community impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

SHRA's mission is to revitalize communities, provide affordable housing opportunities, and to serve as the Housing Authority for the City and County of Sacramento. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits.

• Alternate 9/80
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Enjoy a two-week schedule of nine 9-hour days with every other Friday off, giving you more long weekends to relax and maintain work-life balance.
• CalPERS Pension Retirement:Secure your future with a robust retirement plan. CalPERS is the largest public pension fund in the US.
• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Free Medical and Dental insurance for full family (through CalPERS) and free vision insurance for up to Employee +1
• Generous Paid Time Off Package:12 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of vacation, plus 80 hours of Supplemental Leave per year
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year:SHRA is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Free Downtown Parking subsidy for eligible employees
• Professional Development opportunities

This position is Full-Time
- In Office in Sacramento, CA. However; the Agency operates on a 9-8-80 Work Schedule which provides work-life balance for all with every other Friday off!

• Receives direct supervision from the Assistant Director
• Receives functional guidance from higher level management/executive staff
• Provides technical and directional guidance and training to other staff

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. Consequently, this information does not reflect essential functions for any given position in this classification.

• Participates in the development, implementation and administration of assigned program operations and activities
• Researches and analyzes a variety of complex data, information, materials, and documentation from various sources to determine most effective course of actions for assigned projects
• Analyzes and evaluates assigned program's operations and administrative procedures to determine applicability, relevance, and effectiveness to program's goals and objectives; recommending modifications, additions, and/or deletions to policies, procedures, and/or activities as necessary
• Acts as a resource to clients, Agency staff, other…