Senior Advisor for Homelessness

Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. Our compensation package is comparable to the private sector. And we also offer a broad array of program activities to develop your career, such as networking and training opportunities.

At HUD, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into federal housing policy and community development.

Duties

• This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs, Office of Community Planning and Development.
• The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) supports the Department’s efforts to help create cohesive, economically healthy communities.
• CPD is responsible for maintaining current information on housing needs, market conditions, and existing programs, as well as conducting research on priority housing and community development issues.
• The Senior Advisor for Homelessness in the Office of Special Needs (OSN) plays a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the department’s strategic response to homelessness.
• This position is responsible for providing expert advice, conducting thorough research and analysis, and working closely with various stakeholders to develop innovative and effective solutions to address homelessness and increase self-sufficiency.
• Major Duties: The incumbent is responsible for the following: Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans to address homelessness.
• Support the setting of measurable goals, objectives, and outcomes to guide federal homelessness initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment of homelessness strategies with broader CPD and HUD goals.
• Analyze local, state, and federal policies related to homelessness, including housing, healthcare, public safety, and social services policies.
• Provide expert recommendations for policy development and advocacy efforts aimed at reducing homelessness and increasing self-sufficiency.
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies to coordinate and influence policy at multiple levels of government.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Foster collaboration and collective action by convening partnerships and coalitions aimed at addressing homelessness.
• Serve as a liaison between CPD and external partners to ensure alignment of efforts across sectors.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing homelessness prevention and intervention programs at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend evidence-based practices and strategies to the DAS for Special Needs.
• Contribute to the development of performance metrics and evaluation frameworks for homelessness programs.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and support to CPD staff, external partners, and stakeholders to enhance their understanding of homelessness issues.
• Build the capacity of partner organizations to address homelessness through workshops, training sessions, and resource development.
• Foster knowledge-sharing across CPD and external entities to strengthen collective efforts.
• Develop and implement public awareness campaigns aimed at mobilizing support for solutions.
• Collaborate with CPD’s communications team to promote messaging that highlights effective homelessness interventions.
• Work with community leaders and public relations teams to raise awareness of key issues related to homelessness.
• Monitor and advise on the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to homelessness outcomes and trends.
• Provide insights into data-driven decision-making to support continuous improvement in homelessness prevention and intervention efforts.
• Collaborate with the Office of Policy Development and Research to ensure data supports strategic planning and program evaluation.
• Advocate for policies and resources at the local, state, and federal levels to address the root causes of homelessness.
• Make recommendations to ensure access to affordable housing, healthcare, supportive services, and other key resources for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Work with advocacy groups and policymakers to drive legislative and funding initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

All applicants must submit a two-page resume (not to exceed two-pages) which reflects demonstrated experience for each MTQ. Failure to submit a two-page resume WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION. As a result, you will be rated as “INCOMPLETE”. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted.

If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. MTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience and MTQs.

Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more structured interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

Required Documents

• **************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT******************* A complete application includes items described below.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
• Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit.
• Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1.
• RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. 2.
• VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (as applicable): 1.
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
• If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that reflects your grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), and career or career-conditional tenure in the competitive service.
• If you are a current member of the SES, you must provide an SF-50 documenting your appointment, as well as an SF-50 showing satisfactory completion of the SES Probationary Period.
• You must also provide an SF-50 demonstrating proof of previous career/career conditional appointment in the competitive service. 2.
• Most Recent Performance Appraisal.
• If you are a current Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. You must also include an explanation if you have changed agencies and have not yet received a performance appraisal from your new agency.
• If you are a new Federal employee who has not yet received a performance rating, you must upload an explanation. 3. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume. 4.
• VETERANS: Veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable).
• If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred).
• If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference (SF 15) and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
• If you are a current active duty military member who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your military service which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.
• Submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification.
• Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters. 5.
• DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES:
• If you are applying for selection priority under CTAP/ICTAP, you must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility: a separation notice; a Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting your separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
• REMINDER: Before uploading your required documents, please ensure they are in PDF format and DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.
• Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
• To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section.
• The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.