Tidal Basin, a Michael Baker company, is seeking a CDBG-DR Policy Subject Matter Expert who serves as a senior technical authority for CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT program policy, regulatory interpretation, program design, implementation, and compliance. The position works in a consulting and client-service environment supporting federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local government programs. Assignments may include disaster recovery, resilience, housing, infrastructure, grants management, and other public-sector initiatives.
The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge with disciplined documentation, responsive client service, collaboration, and sound judgment. Responsibilities and level of independence may vary based on the specific client, contract, program phase, location, and assigned scope of work.
Lead development and maintenance of Action Plans, substantial amendments, program policies, procedures, manuals, forms, tools, and implementation guidance.
Interpret applicable Federal Register notices, HUD guidance, waivers, alternative requirements, grant agreements, 2 CFR Part 200, 24 CFR 570, and federal cross-cutting requirements.
Translate regulatory requirements into practical and auditable operating controls for housing, infrastructure, mitigation, economic revitalization, planning, and public service programs.
Advise client executives and program leadership on policy options, eligibility, risk, consistency, and defensibility of program decisions.
Review complex eligibility, national objective, duplication of benefits, income, award, and compliance determinations.
Develop issue papers, decision memoranda, policy interpretations, waiver requests, and responses to HUD inquiries.
Support program startup, organizational design, implementation planning, and change management for new grants and allocations.
Lead policy quality reviews and ensure consistency across procedures, systems, training, correspondence, and public-facing guidance.
Support HUD monitoring, audits, technical assistance engagements, findings responses, corrective action plans, and closeout.
Design and deliver training for client staff, contractors, subrecipients, and implementation teams.
Mentor policy specialists and coordinate work across legal, environmental, financial, construction, housing, technology, and compliance functions.
Support proposals, client presentations, capture strategy, and thought leadership related to disaster recovery and community development.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned to meet project, client, and organizational needs.
Bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, public policy, law, business, housing, or a related field.
At least ten years of grants, housing, community development, or public-sector program experience, including seven years in CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, or comparable HUD disaster recovery work.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex federal requirements and produce clear, defensible technical writing.
Ability to communicate professionally, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and produce accurate, well-organized work.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn client and company systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, JD, AICP, PMP, or comparable professional credential.
Experience with multiple CDBG-DR allocations, state grantees, HUD monitoring, Action Plans, and programs exceeding $100 million.
Experience leading policy functions and advising executive-level stakeholders.
Consulting experience supporting government clients or work performed in a regulated, deadline-driven environment.
Experience working with geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary, or surge teams.
Core Competencies
Client Service • Collaboration • Communication • Accountability • Analytical Thinking • Planning and Organization • Quality and Attention to Detail • Adaptability • Ethics and Integrity
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
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