HR Solutions is seeking an experienced professional to join our our client as the Deputy Program Director for a statewide CDBG-DR program management project. The chosen professional will provide their knowledge of HUD program rules, policies, and operations to assist our client in its ongoing recovery efforts from past and future disasters. The individual that is selected for this position will need to be an effective leader with experience leading large federally funded recovery programs alongside state or federal entities.

This is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with consideration given to highly qualified candidates.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist with oversight of client contract and serve as one of the primary points of contact on behalf of the company
• Assist with managing all staff, including subcontractors, to ensure that all deliverables and deadlines are met
• Develop implementation plans for effective and efficient program-specific delivery across a portfolio of projects
• Develop a monitoring plan for individual programs
• Develop staffing approaches for individual portfolio needs
• Negotiate contracts for any required subcontractors or vendors
• Provide strategic policy, procedure and operations guidance to client relating to HUD requirements, regulations, and policy changes to ensure compliance with all programs
• Assist with and manage the creation of program policies and procedures, ensuring all parties’ input is accounted for and all stakeholders are informed of all policies.

Basic Qualifications

• A four (4) year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; relevant advanced degrees and/or certifications are preferred or equivalent experience
• Seven (7) or more years of professional level experience managing programs or projects with a $10 million or more budget and a complex network of functional area coordination
• At least five (5) years of direct experience in direct financial assistance programs. A working knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for federal grant programs through which states and local governments administer grants providing direct assistance to eligible individuals or entities within the housing realm is preferred
• At least five (5) years of direct experience in the operations of a large scale (5,000 applicants or more) direct financial assistance program
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing CDBG-DR programs. 
• At least five (5) years of experience and extensive knowledge of HUD policies. 
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders of the organization to share information, make decisions, and/or implement effective solutions to problems or complaints
• Ability to analyze, understand, and apply complex and/or technical materials such as directives, regulations, policies, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.
• Advanced time management skills which utilize high-level strategies that aid staff in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness
• Advanced level Microsoft Office skills; ability to import, create formulas, pivot tables, export data and run reports in Microsoft Excel; ability to quickly learn new software applications

Salary Range

$110, 000 - $170,000

Benefits

A full benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, vacation/sick and paid holidays. 

Equal opportunity employer.