Vice President, Housing Policy

Responsible for developing and advancing NMHC's federal legislative and regulatory agenda with a focus on housing policy, including issues pertaining to property operations, housing assistance programs (e.g., Section 8, Project Based Rental Assistance, and HOME), fair housing, insurance, labor, and immigration. Draft regulatory comments, provide analysis on legislative proposals, and propose new legislative and regulatory initiatives to address member and industry needs. Identify and foster key relationships with agency officials aligned with NMHC's advocacy priorities, and join NMHC lobbying team members for Capitol Hill meetings as appropriate. Actively manage member engagement regarding housing policy issues by leading NMHC Affordable and Property Operations Committees. Position will be based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

The following statements are meant to describe the general nature and scope of work for this position. This is not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely, efficient, and organized manner.
• Demonstrates a maturity level in managing identified issues, predicting new ones, resolving conflicts, and advocating for the organization's best interests.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to address government officials, industry organizations, NMHC membership, and internal colleagues.
• Excellent time management, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be an excellent collaborator, as well as working independently with minimal supervision.

Job Competencies and Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of all aspects of housing policy and property management, including HUD-based multifamily programs such as Section 8, Project-Based Rental Assistance, and Home, as well as fair housing. Ability to quickly learn policies related to insurance (flood and terrorism risk insurance), labor, immigration, and other relevant issues as assigned, in relation to the multifamily sector. Skill in evaluating the real-world business impact of legislative and regulatory proposals on NMHC member companies, and in developing and advocating for proposals that advance the policy agenda or help modify regulatory initiatives to improve the ability of NMHC members to serve residents. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., NMHC members and trade association partners) to develop practical and effective solutions to key industry challenges.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with policy issues related to HUD and GSE matters, multi-family real estate development transactions, and property operations through private sector, non-profit, or government service.
• Strong familiarity with and experience in legislative and regulatory advocacy and processes, with a preferred emphasis on housing or real estate-related and business operations issues.
• Ability to build strong relationships with agency officials /congressional staff.
• B.A. or B.S. required.
• Proficient skills with MS Office applications.