Community Science Associate – Homelessness Technical Assistance
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Homelessness technical assistance associate supporting HUD-funded CoC, HMIS, and system-performance initiatives. Community Science consultant helping U.S. communities strengthen homelessness response systems.
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned project activities across federally funded homelessness initiatives under the supervision of the Practice Area Director
- Apply homelessness systems expertise to HUD-funded technical assistance initiatives, including SNAPS-supported projects
- Communicate and coordinate with HUD regarding assigned Continuums of Care, regions, or initiatives
- Support Regional Technical Assistance Teams and execute activities in approved Regional TA Plans
- Support initiatives related to CoC governance, ESG implementation, coordinated entry, and homelessness system design
- Participate in HUD-, TA firm-, regional, and internal coordination meetings
- Coordinate consultant and subcontractor activities and track project deliverables
- Provide HMIS direct and on-call technical assistance, including data quality, reporting, and system use
- Advise communities on federal reporting requirements and data-informed system performance improvement
- Collaborate with BCT’s Analytic Solutions team on analysis, dashboards, and performance measurement
- Manage deliverables within approved scopes and schedules, track progress, and escalate issues to the Practice Area Director
- Collaborate with colleagues, clients, communities, and partners to deliver practical, high-quality technical assistance
- Draft reports, technical products, and client-ready presentations
- Support and deliver trainings, presentations, and facilitated sessions
- Document homelessness, HMIS, and HUD technical assistance protocols and processes for internal use
- Support marketing, proposal writing, positioning, and relationship-building activities related to HUD-funded homelessness initiatives
- Provide subject matter expertise and technical input for proposals and scopes of work
- Maintain an 85% utilization rate on project-related work
- Participate in company meetings and perform other reasonable tasks assigned by management
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in urban planning, community development, public administration, social work, public policy, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in homelessness systems, housing, or related social services fields
- Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to Continuums of Care (CoCs), local governments, or nonprofit organizations
- Experience working with national technical assistance providers, consulting firms, or government contractors
- Strong familiarity with HUD programs and requirements, including SNAPS, the CoC Program, ESG, and related initiatives
- Advanced knowledge of HMIS, federal reporting processes, and data-informed system performance
- Strong facilitation, presentation, and training skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort learning new tools and platforms
- Ability to travel approximately 20 to 30% as required
- Ability to work remotely full-time, 40 hours per week, for a six-month term
- Must be located within the 50 United States or Washington, DC
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to present proof of legal right to work
- Must not require employment-based visa sponsorship
Benefits:
- Partially subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Fully vested 401(k) plan with company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance plans
- Paid family leave
- Generous paid time off policy
- Fully remote work
- Virtual communication tools and collaborative work practices
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and continuous learning
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