Multifamily Housing Senior Grant Manager

Hunt, Guillot & Associates (HGA) is seeking a Senior Grant Manager - Multifamily Housing to lead the administration of complex federal and state grant programs supporting affordable housing initiatives in Baton Rouge, LA. This role focuses on HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs, with an emphasis on multifamily housing development, financing, underwriting, and compliance. The Senior Grant Manager serves as a subject matter expert for housing programs and provides strategic guidance to clients while ensuring alignment with HGA's operational standards and regulatory requirements.Key responsibilitiesLead administration of CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs supporting multifamily housing development and rehabilitation projectsServe as a primary advisor to clients on housing program design, implementation, and compliance requirementsReview and evaluate multifamily development applications, including financial structuring, sources and uses, and project feasibilityOversee and/or conduct underwriting activities to ensure projects align with program guidelines and risk mitigation strategiesInterpret and apply complex HUD regulations, including National Objectives and housing-specific requirementsEnsure compliance with cross-cutting federal requirements, including labor standards, Section 3, fair housing, and environmental reviewOversee and utilize reporting systems such as IDIS and DRGRIdentify program risks, resolve complex issues, and make decisions impacting funding and project outcomesCoordinate with developers, housing agencies, lenders, and other stakeholders to support successful project executionMentor and potentially oversee Grant Managers and junior staff to ensure quality and consistency of deliverablesSupport business development efforts related to housing programs and funding opportunitiesQualificationsBachelor's degreeMinimum of five years of experience managing federal grant programs, with strong experience in CDBG-DR and/or CDBG-MITDemonstrated experience in multifamily housing development, finance, or underwritingFamiliarity with Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) structures and layered financingStrong understanding of affordable housing programs and funding mechanismsExperience reviewing and structuring sources and uses, pro formas, and development budgetsProven ability to interpret and apply HUD regulations in housing program contextsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to advise clients and stakeholdersPreferred qualificationsExperience serving as a subject matter expert on multifamily housing programsExperience leading or mentoring staff in grant or housing program environments