Senior Manager, Private Management na The Housing Authority of Baltimore City

About Us

Founded in 1937, The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to manage, develop, and implement comprehensive monitoring procedures for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City’s Private Asset Management Program.  Performance of the wide range of duties requires excellent organizational skills and thorough knowledge of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mixed Finance, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Public Housing Programs. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all key functions of the Private Asset Management Program and establishes current and long-range organizational goals, objectives, plans, policies, parameters, sophisticated financial modeling, and soliciting consistent with HABC’s mission and objectives.  Works with developer partners, to include negotiating deal terms and coordinating with internal leadership to define and achieve program objectives. Maintains contact with various HUD, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and other agency staff regarding program operations. Completes financial modeling and underwriting tasks as requested for the Office of Planning and Development, Capital Planning, and other intra-agency clients.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (“HABC” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Assist with all ongoing Private Asset Management projects (including Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) as manager for all activities, including negotiating and assembling HABC documents for closings and monitoring project progress against HUD, DHCD, Community Development Administration (CDA), and developer partners deadlines.  Develop the scope of work for procuring private management companies for the HABC owned privately managed sites; coordinate the procurement of the management companies with the procurement office; determine compliance to the perspective management contract; and make recommendations for the renewal or non-renewal of contracts. 
• Direct private management staff on HABC’s policy and procedures; evaluate the performance of the Private Asset Management Program by developing financial and operational analysis reports and examining procedures to improve the efficiency of operations. Track project progress and ensure that projects receive proper documentation from HUD, DHCD, CDA and other local agencies within required deadlines.
• Work with Senior Staff to develop, maintain and enforce policies and procedures for Inclusionary Housing Program. Develop financial models and methods for Inclusionary Housing Program.  Respond to requests for information from Senior Staff, Mayor’s Office, City Counsel, and other agencies related to the Inclusionary Housing Program.  Attend City Council hearings, public meetings, and briefing sessions related to Inclusionary Housing Program.
• Advise the SVP of Private Housing Management of concerning issues that may affect the development and implementation of other major programs, projects or studies within Housing Operations and outside of the division. Provides support of the agency’s Annual Plan.
• Coordinate communications and interacts between the privately managed sites and the Housing Authority of Baltimore City divisions, State and local agencies, residents, and community associations. 
• Supervise and oversee central office staff monitoring of the Private Management monthly (PHAS) reports for compliance with HUD standards for PHA and verification of their supporting documents.
• Review quality assurance reports to evaluate the physical condition of the site, reviews site PHAS record keeping and management operations.  Provide training on Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS), Admissions and Continued Occupancy (ACOP), Long Term Affordable Program (LTA), Public Housing software system and Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) to the sites as needed.
• Develop quantitative analysis models for Private Asset and RAD programs for potential additional transactions. Schedule, attend and manage meetings with Senior Staff and program teams to consider additional projects.
• Act as single point of contact on global issues for HUD, the State, CDA, and developer partners on any Private Housing questions.
• Attend community meetings as the Housing Authority of Baltimore City’s representative for the privately managed sites. Attends the monthly Board of Commissioners meetings as well as community meetings. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, public or business administration, or related field(s) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in affordable housing lending or property management in the public or private sector and 2 years of supervisory experience.   An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license. 
• Must be able to be covered under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.
• Must not engage in private real estate business. 

Other Requirements:

• Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Successful completion of a prescreening investigation, including verification of employment history and education credentials.
• A 6-month probationary period applies to this full-time permanent position.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package of employee benefit programs that supports recruitment and retention objectives and is designed to meet the diverse and changing needs of our employees. HABC’s comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pharmacy Coverage
• Retirement Program

All new employees are required to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot in a two-shot series or be fully vaccinated prior to the date of hire.

FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Current HABC employees who are on probation, whether due to initial new hire status (6 months) or promotion (3 months), will have the opportunity to apply for other roles within HABC once their probationary period is successfully completed. This allows time for growth, development, and the demonstration of their skills and commitment, paving the way for new opportunities within the organization.

If within the last six (6) months you have received any disciplinary action,  it may impact your ability to be considered for promotional opportunities  within HABC.  Please refer to the HABC Manual of Personnel Policies or the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement that may apply to you for additional information on the steps of  the progressive disciplinary process.

This job posting will remain open until December 2, 2025.