Strategic Housing Officer
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Compensation: $82,000–$111,000/yr
Requisition ID: ID2026-1352
About the Employer
Virginia Housing is one of the nation's leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs. We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce.
Role Summary
Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Strategic Housing Officer. This role supports project development, community lending, and partnership efforts that help create and sustain affordable housing and strengthen communities across the Commonwealth. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders to respond to evolving housing needs while building and maintaining relationships with key organizations. Through these partnerships, this role helps expand housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households and advance local community development strategies.
What You'll Do
- Support project development and community lending initiatives
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders to respond to housing needs
- Build and maintain relationships with key organizations and partners
- Review market and feasibility studies and assess local and regional housing conditions
- Conduct project management and policy analysis across organizations or government entities
- Expand housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households
- Advance local community development strategies
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in affordable housing, community development, finance, or a related field
- Degree in public administration, urban planning, community development, finance, business, or a similar area, or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of affordable housing finance, programs, and the current policy landscape
- Experience with project management, policy analysis, and working across organizations or government entities
- Ability to review market and feasibility studies and assess local and regional housing conditions
- Strength in relationship-building, facilitation, negotiation, and communication (written and verbal)
- Comfort engaging with diverse communities across Virginia and approaching challenges with a problem-solving mindset
- Willingness to travel within the State, including occasional overnight stays
- Valid driver's license and compliance with Virginia Housing's motor vehicle and HR policies
Benefits
On-site fitness center, free parking, and educational opportunities through classroom and online programs to help your advancement.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
This position requires willingness to travel within Virginia, including occasional overnight stays. Must maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
How to Apply
Applications and resumes are accepted online only at http://www.virginiahousing.com/careers. Internal applicants should apply through the Zone or at http://employees-virginiahousing.icims.com/. This position will close at midnight on 4/24/2026.
Additional Information
A background check will be performed as a condition of employment. A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment. Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia. This role is hybrid and reports to our Innsbrook office in Glen Allen, VA.
Equal Opportunity Employer. V3 Certified Military friendly employer.
