The client is seeking a Managing Director to establish and lead a strategic vision for affordable housing and rental assistance initiatives, aligning emerging opportunities with organizational goals. The role will guide the development of new programs, partnerships, and operational models that expand housing access and improve resident outcomes, including oversight of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), project-based vouchers, and related rental assistance programs. The Managing Director will also serve as a thought leader on housing stability and systems-level solutions, ensuring resident-centered program design that supports long-term stability.
Key responsibilities include overseeing early-stage planning, resource alignment, and organizational readiness for future housing initiatives, strengthening program compliance, quality, and performance through data-informed decision-making, and advancing strategies to improve voucher utilization, landlord participation, and participant experience. The role will require building and maintaining high-level relationships with public and government entities, nonprofit partners, developers, and community stakeholders, while representing the organization in regional and national housing conversations, coalitions, and policy discussions. The Managing Director will lead internal teams and help foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and equity.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, including at least four years of progressively responsible experience administering public or private housing programs and/or assisted housing programs. Candidates should bring senior-level leadership experience in affordable housing, community development, or related systems, with deep knowledge of voucher programs, regulatory frameworks, landlord engagement, and participant support. The client expects demonstrated success navigating complex regulatory and funding environments, proven ability to lead through ambiguity and drive growth and change, strong strategic thinking and communication skills, readiness to obtain and maintain required program-related certifications, and a clear commitment to equity and resident voice.