Description
The Cloudburst Group is a unique small business working at the intersection of domestic and international development to support government programs that benefit low-income and vulnerable populations.
As part of its compensation package, The Cloudburst Group offers a robust benefits program to full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees based on their eligibility, which includes 120 hours of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, retirement savings with employer match, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental benefits.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Development Analyst to join our Housing & Community Development Team. Cloudburst has a growing portfolio of state and local clients who need assistance with basic federal grants management, as well as support with strategic planning, project implementation, and technical assistance for CDBG and HOME programs. The successful candidate will have experience with HOME and CDBG uses and regulatory requirements for various eligible activities.
The expected compensation range for this position is $55,000 to $85,000 yearly payable on a semi-monthly basis.
This position will provide project and program technical assistance to support the successful planning and use of federal funds. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions and states to support the use of HOME and CDBG funds.
- Working with local jurisdictions to develop program guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Advising local jurisdictions on program administration and management, including ConPlans, Action Plans, CAPERs, IDIS, project eligibility, subrecipient management and oversight, and monitoring.
- Provide training and capacity building for new and inexperienced CDBG or HOME grants managers
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, advanced training, or equivalent experience and at least four years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a related field with at least two years of related experience with managing CDBG or HOME programs.
- Knowledge of CDBG or HOME program management including activity eligibility, program administration, and program best practices.
- Knowledge of cross-cutting regulations such as uniform guidance, uniform relocation, environmental review, labor standards, and fair housing.
- Working knowledge of program planning requirements: Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs.
- Working knowledge of HUD planning and reporting systems including E-Con Planning Suite and IDIS.
- Ability to prioritize concurrent tasks while working under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to work and collaborate in remote settings.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and other remote collaboration and communication tools.
- Cultural competence and experience working with Spanish-speaking people are preferred.
About Cloudburst
The Cloudburst Group (Cloudburst) is a mission-driven Women-Owned Small Business whose staff strives to create impact, empower communities, and build resiliency. Cloudburst works at the intersection of domestic and international development to improve the effectiveness of programs and investments targeted to build social, economic, and environmental resilience in the U.S. and abroad.
Our work is guided by a mission to improve economic, social, and environmental resilience. To this end, many of the populations and communities we work with focus on addressing structural and institutional racism that disproportionately impacts Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. Cloudburst believes that effective services and solutions are created with communities historically impacted by the systems we are attempting to transform. We strongly encourage applications from people who are representative of the culturally and ethnically diverse communities with whom we work.