Senior Management Analyst in Oakland, California at Talantage, LLC

Job Title: Senior Management Analyst

Position Summary:
Under general direction and supervision, the Fair Housing Specialist provides expert regulatory and policy analysis, technical expertise, and comprehensive oversight of the Authority's fair housing and housing protections program. This role ensures the effective implementation and auditing of organizational policies and procedures related to fair housing, accessibility, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and other related areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administers and enhances the Agency's fair housing, reasonable accommodation, and other equity and housing protection initiatives
• Provides guidance and support to staff in order to make effective and accurate recommendations
• Receives, tracks, and assesses public inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance related to fair housing, VAWA, reasonable accommodation, etc.
• Oversees procurement and administration of vendor contracts related to implementation of the Agency's fair housing, accessibility, and VAWA program
• Leads and coordinates staff committees that review policies and practices affecting fair housing, VAWA, reasonable accommodations, etc.
• Coordinates, schedules, and conducts hearings and informal reviews for program participants
• Serves as the Agency's official 504 Coordinator, VAWA Coordinator, and fair housing point of contact
• Prepares critical documents including applications, reports, and official correspondence for signature by senior staff-level leadership
• Engages a variety of stakeholders, including community groups, government entities, and advocacy groups, to gather input and build support for fair housing initiatives
• Creates and maintains complete and accurate records, including coordinating documentation and data entry in the business system, files, repository, or other databases as appropriate
• Delivers training sessions and represents the Agency at external events, promoting program goals and engaging stakeholders
• Develops topic-specific materials, toolkits, templates, forms, policy documents, procedures, and implementation guidance for internal and external staff use
• Organizes and maintains the Agency's library of fair housing information, resources, and reference materials
• Compiles data and summaries for regular reporting to the Board of Commissioners, HUD, or other regulators
• Conducts file reviews and program audits to ensure the Agency's compliance with applicable requirements

The Fair Housing Specialist shall perform all these responsibilities in service to the social enterprise mission of the Agency to achieve statutory requirements and objectives.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other duties as assigned. Will be required to facilitate and/or attend meetings outside of regular business hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible policy analysis, project management, and program coordination experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
Basic principles of modern public administration; federal and state fair housing, VAWA, and reasonable accommodation laws and regulations; techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Authority staff; familiarity with assisted housing programs, education, or health delivery systems and programs preferred.

Technical Skills:
Strong writing, public speaking, organization, and time management skills; policy analysis; database development or management; collecting and compiling data from a variety of sources; automating processes to provide and share information; development of analytical tools; proficiency in modern software applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data visualization software.

Ability to:
Interpret complex rules and regulations and train others on interpretation; analyze complex data sets from multiple sources; identify trends; apply advanced reporting and analytics to support policy and program adjustments; communicate effectively (oral, written, and graphic) with diverse populations; develop and implement policy for public housing and voucher programs; evaluate data; manage multiple tasks; understand and follow applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; embody the agency's mission, strategic vision, and leadership goals with commitment.

Talantage, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.