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    Virginia Housing Development Authority

    Housing Finance

    Strategic Housing Officer

    Any, United StatesHybridFull-time$82k – $111k / yearPosted 3w ago
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    Overview

    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.

    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. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

    To be successful in this role you must possess:

    • Several years’ experience (6+ preferred) in affordable housing, community development, finance, or a related field
    • A 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.
    • Must maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with Virginia Housing’s motor vehicle and HR policies as a condition of employment.

    This role will report to our Innsbrook office in Glen Allen, VA.

    Applications and resumes are accepted online only at http://www.virginiahousing.com/careers.

    This position will close at midnight on 9/22/2026.

    Hiring Range: $82,000 – $111,000

    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.

    Internal applicants

    (MR-7) Please review relevant HR policy under 'Employment Practices' on the Zone before applying.

    Apply through the Zone or at http://employees-virginiahousing.icims.com/.

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    Virginia Housing Development Authority

    The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) is a self-supporting, independent agency that finances and promotes affordable housing opportunities for Virginians.

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