Montgomery Personnel Board

Housing Policy Analyst (#CI3481)


Pay Grade

A09

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of housing policies and programs that address affordable and workforce housing needs within the community. The Housing Policy Analyst conducts comprehensive housing market analysis, evaluates funding and investment opportunities, and assists in the design of programs that expand access to housing across income levels. This position works collaboratively with public agencies, private developers, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to recommend policy solutions and strategic investments. The work responsibilities involve translating complex data into clear, actionable insights to guide decision-making by senior leadership and elected officials, while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local housing regulations. The role requires independent judgment, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to manage projects that directly impact the City’s housing priorities. This classification reports directly to the Senior Housing Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Economics, Finance, or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in housing policy, affordable housing development, real estate finance, community development, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of required experience. Experience must include data analysis, policy development, or program evaluation in a housing-related context, with a strong knowledge of federal and state housing programs such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is required.   

NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

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