Director, Mobility to Work

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Political Science, Housing Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or related field preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing, public administration, housing policy, MTW administration, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, or related program administration
• Minimum of three (3) years of management, supervisory, project leadership, or executive-level policy administration experience preferred
• Direct experience with a Moving to Work (MTW) agency strongly preferred
• Experience developing or administering ACOPs, Administrative Plans, MTW Supplements, PHA Plans, HUD submissions, policy implementation initiatives, or strategic housing programs preferred
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment
• Eligibility for coverage under Housing Authority fleet insurance requirements
• Extensive knowledge of HUD regulations, MTW requirements, federal housing laws, and Public Housing and HCV program administration
• Extensive knowledge of PHA planning processes, MTW Supplements, ACOP, HCV Administrative Plans, and HUD reporting requirements
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, program evaluation methods, data analysis, and public sector policy development
• Skilled in executive-level project management involving complex, multi-departmental initiatives with competing priorities and deadlines
• Skilled in strategic planning, organizational analysis, operational improvement, and policy implementation
• Skilled in researching, interpreting, and communicating technical regulatory and policy information
• Skilled in preparing Board-level reports, memoranda, presentations, and policy recommendations
• Skilled in quantitative and qualitative analysis, data interpretation, and performance measurement
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, public processes, cross-functional and intergovernmental coordination
• Skilled in drafting policies, procedures, and implementation plans
• Skilled in analyzing financial impacts of policy decisions and operational alternatives
• Ability to lead complex strategic initiatives with minimal supervision
• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and agency policies
• Ability to exercise sound judgment involving sensitive and high-impact matters
• Ability to develop innovative, compliant policy solutions within MTW authority
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including HUD, leadership, partners, and residents
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Political Science, Housing Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or related field preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing, public administration, housing policy, MTW administration, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, or related program administration
• Minimum of three (3) years of management, supervisory, project leadership, or executive-level policy administration experience preferred
• Direct experience with a Moving to Work (MTW) agency strongly preferred
• Experience developing or administering ACOPs, Administrative Plans, MTW Supplements, PHA Plans, HUD submissions, policy implementation initiatives, or strategic housing programs preferred
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment
• Eligibility for coverage under Housing Authority fleet insurance requirements
• Extensive knowledge of HUD regulations, MTW requirements, federal housing laws, and Public Housing and HCV program administration
• Extensive knowledge of PHA planning processes, MTW Supplements, ACOP, HCV Administrative Plans, and HUD reporting requirements
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, program evaluation methods, data analysis, and public sector policy development
• Skilled in executive-level project management involving complex, multi-departmental initiatives with competing priorities and deadlines
• Skilled in strategic planning, organizational analysis, operational improvement, and policy implementation
• Skilled in researching, interpreting, and communicating technical regulatory and policy information
• Skilled in preparing Board-level reports, memoranda, presentations, and policy recommendations
• Skilled in quantitative and qualitative analysis, data interpretation, and performance measurement
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, public processes, cross-functional and intergovernmental coordination
• Skilled in drafting policies, procedures, and implementation plans
• Skilled in analyzing financial impacts of policy decisions and operational alternatives
• Ability to lead complex strategic initiatives with minimal supervision
• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and agency policies
• Ability to exercise sound judgment involving sensitive and high-impact matters
• Ability to develop innovative, compliant policy solutions within MTW authority
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including HUD, leadership, partners, and residents
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism