Housing Finance Consultant

Job Summary

Guidance toward affordable housing programs for state and local housing agencies, public housing authorities, HUD, and other mission-driven clients. As a Consultant, you will support engagements focused on affordable rental housing finance, program design, policy implementation, and operational improvement.

What You Will Do

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% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects
• Developing and analyzing project budgets, sources and uses, financial pro formas, and underwriting models
• Conducting feasibility analyses, benefit-cost analyses, and subsidy layering reviews
• Assisting with transactions and project due diligence, including review of development, financing, closing package deliverables, land use, and regulatory documentation
• Supporting client use of HOME, CDBG, ARPA, and other public funding sources
• Researching and interpreting HUD regulations (24 CFR), Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs), and program guidance
• Developing supporting deliverables such as memos, reports, tools, templates, Standard Operating Procedures, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• 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 with a focus on affordable housing financial products for a variety of loan execution types. This includes coordination with development, legal, lending, and compliance teams
• Managing assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project leadership

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 1+ years of experience in affordable housing finance, real estate lending, underwriting, LIHTC development, housing finance agency programs, community development finance, or public-sector housing program administration, including experience evaluating affordable housing transactions and financial feasibility
• Experience supporting affordable housing development, finance (e.g., underwriting, lending, origination) or program implementation projects
• Experience working with public-sector organizations, housing authorities, housing finance agencies, community development organizations, or affordable housing developers
• Experience with different project types including workforce, mixed-income, rehabilitation, and permanent supportive housing
• Experience participating in one or more phases of affordable housing transactions, including application review, underwriting, due diligence, entitlement, financing, closing, construction monitoring, or asset management
• Experience developing and analyzing affordable housing development budgets, sources and uses statements, operating pro formas, cash flow projections, and debt sizing analyses
• Experience analyzing, underwriting, developing, financing, or administering affordable housing developments utilizing 4% and/or 9% LIHTCs
• Understanding of QAPs, equity pricing, tax credit structuring, and affordable housing capital stacks
• Familiarity with the development process (entitlement, subsidy review, underwriting, due diligence, and closing) for affordable housing transactions
• Working knowledge of HUD multifamily programs and relevant federal regulations
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling, scenario analysis, pivot tables, lookup functions, and sensitivity testing
• 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 PowerPoint
• No sponsorship available for this position
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of a Guidehouse office with a focus on the following offices: Boston, MA; Austin, TX; Sacramento, CA; Richmond, VA; Tysons Corner, VA; New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Certification or training in rental housing finance
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00–$124,000.00. 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 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

About Guidehouse

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