Job Summary

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be submitted by November 9, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is looking for a Management Analyst (Long-Term Temporary) to support KCHA's Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversions. The position will provide project management and analytical support for resident engagement activities and will assist the Housing Initiatives Officer with preparing, organizing, reviewing, tracking, and submitting supporting documentation for RAD Applications, Concept Calls, Financing Plans, and Closings.

The Management Analyst will develop and maintain project plans for required resident meetings; coordinate schedules, site-team responsibilities, interpretation, presentation materials, and post-meeting documentation; and monitor deadlines and follow-up items. The position will prepare materials using established templates, coordinate multilingual materials, compile meeting questions and responses, and may present information at resident or project meetings. The position will also maintain and quality-check a high volume of RAD records, ensuring documents are accurately labeled, archived, and uploaded to the correct locations in the HUD system for the correct property.

In addition, the Management Analyst will gather and compile information, reconcile data and reports from multiple sources, prepare project status and management reports, and support related RAD research, reporting, and process-improvement assignments. The successful candidate will bring strong project management, organizational, analytical, communication, and quality-control skills to complex, time-sensitive work involving residents, KCHA staff, consultants, HUD representatives, and other project partners. King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions Coordinates contract and procurement activities for department; prepares, reviews, and maintains contract files and records; reviews invoices; verifies contract completeness; establishes contract tracking systems; interacts with various agency groups and associates to review and approve required documents, reports, and certifications related to contractual compliance; maintains database.

Provides technical expertise with the interpretation and execution of contracts with complex U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and other federal statutes. Drafts contracts, amendments, MOUs, and other legal documentation on behalf of the department. Manages special projects and assignments that require research, justification, and recommendations in support of policy and/or procedure change considerations; engages in developing new streamlining operational procedures for contract processing; gathers and compiles information from Authority staff.

Performs data analysis for creating operational program reports; prepares and completes the department's portion of planning and annual reporting documents; researches and gathers statistics and data to prepare management reports; researches and analyzes policies and procedures for the department. Represents the Authority at housing conferences, meetings, and project grand openings.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree in business, finance, math/science or related field AND Moderate (1 to 3 years) experience in the public or nonprofit sector with focus in housing authorities and public housing, housing program financing and/or funding, project management, grant writing and management, contract management, cost-estimating, OR An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques of housing program financing, contracting and funding.
• Thorough knowledge of the application of laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures regarding affordable housing projects, program funding, accounting, budgeting and management reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and Authority policies and procedures pertaining to public housing and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Thorough understanding of and sympathy with social, economic, health and emotional needs of families of low income.
• Thorough knowledge of contract management practices.
• General knowledge in social, political, economic and community issues influencing program and project development and administration.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment.
• Skill in planning, budgeting, public relations, project management, and technical writing.
• Ability to analyze and make sound, accurate recommendations on assigned program operations and initiatives.
• Ability to ensure complete legal and regulatory compliance for assigned program activities through accurate interpretation of applicable governing policy.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to gather data, analyze information and reach sound conclusions and decisions.
• Ability to use judgment in assessing compliance with complex procedural requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete reports, studies and analysis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, HUD representatives, and the general public.

Position Information and Application Process

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must: Complete the online application profile in its entirety. Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter) Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

Salary & Benefits:

The starting salary range for this position is $84,763.00 - $99,598.23 annually dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $84,763.00 - $114,430.00 annually. Performance based merit increase opportunities and COLAs are reviewed on an annual basis. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Physical Work Environment:

Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Equal Opportunity:

King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.