The Senior Advisor for Public Policy monitors and analyzes all HUD regulatory and sub-regulatory actions, including legislative proposals that would impact regulations, that may impact renters in federally assisted housing, people experiencing homelessness, and the development and preservation of affordable housing. They also contribute to reports summarizing how states awarded their annual NHTF allocations. This position is a key member of the NLIHC Public Policy team working in close coordination with the Senior Vice President and Directors as well as with colleagues on all other NLIHC teams. The salary range for this position is contingent upon experience and ranges from $126,871 - $140,000.
Responsibilities/Duties
Regulatory Affairs
- Monitor key HUD, Federal Register, and OIRA (OMB) sources, with a focus on the HUD programs and policies most important to NLIHC and extremely low-income residents, such as public housing (including the Rental Assistance Demonstration, Moving to Work Demonstration Expansion, and Section 18 Demolition/Disposition), Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), and fair housing.
- Study, summarize, and assess proposed and final HUD rules as well as formal HUD policy notices, memoranda, and other administrative materials.
- Notify NLIHC members and stakeholders about such HUD actions via Memo to Members, NLIHC listserv, and monthly virtual meetings conducted by NLIHC’s Field Team.
- For proposed rules, draft brief sample comment letters and urge State and Tribal Partners and NLIHC members to submit comments. In addition, draft comprehensive, detailed NLIHC comment letters signed by NLIHC’s President and CEO. Assess and sign on to comment letters drafted by allied advocacy organizations with greater expertise in a particular policy area.
- Engage relevant HUD staff regarding issues of concern.
- Prepare and conduct webinars on critical regulatory changes, as appropriate.
Policy Team Support
- Coordinate with Policy Team staff members to assess the regulatory and implementation impact of draft bills, proposed legislation, etc.
- Work with NLIHC’s Policy and Communications teams on annual updates to NLIHC’s Advocates’ Guide and on needed updates to website materials related to public housing and fair housing.
- Coordinate with allied advocacy organizations on relevant issues.
- Represent NLIHC in working groups coordinated by other organizations such as the Housing Justice Network, Preservation Working Group, and Fair Housing Task Force.
Organizational Support
- Coordinate with NLIHC’s Field and Campaign teams to mobilize action on regulatory and subregulatory issues.
- Participate in regularly scheduled Policy Team and All Staff meetings.
- Provide planning support for the annual Housing Policy Forum, including speaker recruitment, as assigned.
- Speak at meetings and conferences in DC and around the country, with a priority for NLIHC member organizations and state partners.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and all NLIHC events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Basic familiarity with key HUD and other affordable housing development programs: Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing (including the Rental Assistance Demonstration, Moving to Work Demonstration Extension, Project-Based Rental Assistance, and fair housing. Some familiarity regarding HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Section 3 obligations, and Rural Development Section 515 will be helpful to this position.
- At least 8 years of experience relevant to HUD regulatory actions.
- Experience with gathering, tracking, and reporting information on draft policies i.e., legislation and/or regulations and report writing.
- Ability to translate dense, complex regulatory and programmatic details into plain language analysis for non-expert audiences, including HUD-assisted residents and other advocates.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated with strong organizational skills to breakdown complex projects into actionable steps.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, aligning projects with other teams and broader organizational goals to maximize impact.
- Strong collaborator and problem solver.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel proficiency.
- Passion for housing justice, racial equity, a focus on extremely low-income renter households, and NLIHC’s mission.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with coalitions, nonprofits, or policy-focused organizations.
- Personal experience facing housing insecurity or injustice or living in federally subsidized housing.
Compensation & Benefits
An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, NLIHC offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter with salary requirement, and a writing sample to Jamaal Gilani, Director of People and Culture, via email at [email protected].