Housing Finance and Community Development Senior Associate (Remote Flexibility)

Company: Abt Associates Inc.
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 14, 2022

Job Description:

Housing Finance and Community Development Senior Associate (Remote Flexibility) -"Job Details" Rockville, MD, United States and 3 more Job Identification 102401 Job Category Science and Research Locations

• 10 Fawcett Street, Cambridge, 02138, US
• 2200 Century Parkway, Atlanta, 30345, US Posting Date 09/07/2022, 11:22 PM Apply Before 10/07/2022, 11:22 PM Job Schedule Full time Job DescriptionAbt Associates seeks an experienced Senior Associate/Scientist with expertise in housing finance and community development to support the Housing and Asset Building Practice within the Domestic Division. Abt plays a central role in research, evaluation and technical assistance for HUD and other federal agencies, states, communities and the philanthropic community in areas relating to housing, homelessness, asset building and community development. We help policy makers identify what works and provide technical assistance and guidance on the design and implementation of complex initiatives and systems.Key Roles and Responsibilities
  • Lead project teams in roles such as project director, principal investigator, and task leader. Projects activities may include technical assistance, research, or strategic advising.
  • Participate in business development activities by engaging with clients and contributing to proposals for federal, state, local, and philanthropic funders as a technical lead, technical writer, or reviewer.
  • Manage project implementation including budgets, schedules, project deliverables, client relationships, and staff supervision.
  • Engage in thought leadership activities such as by presenting at conferences and meetings, publishing in peer reviewed journals, developing blog posts, participating in podcasts, or other related activities.
  • Serve as a Project Quality Reviewer for housing and community development projects.Preferred Qualifications
    • Deep knowledge of federal and/or state policies, regulations, and funding pertaining to housing and community development
    • Technical expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research and evaluation methods and/or delivering high-quality technical assistance to policy makers and/or practitioners
    • Experience with business development such as developing strong client relationships, developing proposals, identifying opportunities, and forming strategic partnerships
    • Knowledge of equity frameworks and their application to research, evaluation, and technical assistance.
    • Strong commitment to Abt's mission and to equity, diversity, and inclusion
    • Strong commitment and aptitude in working collaboratively in teams and mentoring peerMinimum Qualifications -Master's Degree + Thirteen years of relevant experience, or PhD + Eight years of relevant experienceThis position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $105,120.07 -to $168,192.11 -and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.About Us The Social and Economic Policy Division helps guide development of the nation's prominent policies and programs. Our contributions-at all government levels-have resulted in better programs on housing, community revitalization, education, workforce development, income security, food assistance, and in support of children, youth, and disadvantaged families. Our clients include the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Education, Health and Human Services, Labor, Veterans Affairs, and the Food and Nutrition Service, among others.
      
      At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.
      

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