Job Description

Posting number: 2026127

Department: EXECUTIVE

Division: Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Job classification: Senior Program Manager, Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Housing, Social Services, Miscellaneous, Community and Social Services, Program Management

Summary

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by December 7, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

KCHA is currently recruiting for a talented Senior Program Manager to join the Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs team located in Tukwila, Washington.

The Senior Program Manager, Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs is a strategic leadership role responsible for advancing KCHA’s mission through policy development, program innovation, and intergovernmental partnerships. This position leads analysis and implementation of federal housing policies under the Moving to Work (MTW) program, collaborates across the agency to develop and evaluate impactful programs, and ensures compliance with HUD requirements. The role also builds relationships with peer agencies and key stakeholders, while leading the development of reports, policy analyses, and communications that inform decision-making and demonstrate KCHA’s impact. Reporting to the Vice President of Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs, this position is ideal for a collaborative leader passionate about housing policy and community impact.

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest and a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.

Examples of duties

• Tracks, monitors, researches, and reports on complex legislation at the federal, state, and local levels in a fast-paced environment and prepares policy and advocacy materials related to affordable housing.
• Develops, writes, and edits communications on complex topics for external audiences.
• Participates in and represents KCHA at meetings with local, state, and national coalitions and alliances of other affordable housing providers and advocacy groups.
• Manages and ensures Agency compliance with federal regulations under the Moving to Work (MTW) program; tracks MTW-related issues, reviews notices and proposed rules and analyzes impacts on the Agency, and drafts comments and coordinates with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for clarification when necessary.
• Writes and manages development of the Agency’s MTW Plan and Report and its submission to HUD; leads the community engagement process for MTW; oversees MTW activities for compliance; ensures that the agency meets the MTW planning and reporting requirements and associated deadlines.
• Coordinates, facilitates meetings, and works with multiple individuals and departments to ensure smooth, coherent, accurate, timely, and high-quality planning and reporting requirements are met.
• Leads strategic efforts with Agency leadership to evaluate and establish new policies and programs within the development of an annual agency-wide MTW Plan; implements processes to synthesize plans and progress by other departments; discusses policy development and provides guidance for department leaders.
• Conceptualizes, develops, and executes policy initiatives for the Agency; develops and coordinates cross-sector, strategic partnerships with local, state, and national organizations and other housing authorities; provides project management for agency's work in developing long-term policy strategies.
• Gathers and interprets housing and fiscal data and develops dashboards on high-level agency trends to inform the Board and Executive Team on ongoing operational outcomes and long-term utilization of the MTW Block Grant.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to Board of Commissioners and executive leaders on complex policy and intergovernmental affairs.
• Manages, plans and represents KCHA in events such as legislative briefings, community forums, and elected official visits.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree AND
• Considerable experience in policy development and analysis, project management, intergovernmental affairs, and regulatory reporting OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understands technical aspects of the position and continuously builds knowledge, keeping up-to-date on the substantive and procedural aspects of the position.
• Thorough knowledge, understanding, and ability to interpret federal, state and local regulations, policies, and procedures related to affordable housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD), and applicable federal, state, and local laws, and regulations, policies, and research regarding Moving to Work (MTW) projects, practices, and programs.
• Extensive experience in policy development, legislative analysis, program evaluation, and strategic planning within affordable housing, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, assess policy impacts, and develop actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-priority initiatives, manage multiple complex projects, and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Applies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders; communicates clearly and effectively via multiple methods.
• Demonstrated experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations, policy briefs, and stakeholder communications.
• Presents proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively; prepares clear and concise reports.
• Values diversity and possesses an understanding of multicultural and cultural competencies; ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively to garner the trust, respect, and confidence from others; can be relied upon to achieve excellent results; ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to influence decision-making and provide strategic guidance on legislative, regulatory, and organizational issues.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, collaborate across departments, and represent the organization in high-level public and professional settings.
• Proven experience building and maintaining effective partnerships with government agencies, elected officials, community organizations, industry partners, and executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong judgment, political acumen, and the ability to navigate sensitive issues while balancing competing priorities and interests.

Special Requirements:

• Final candidates may be required to complete a driver's and criminal background check in accordance with applicable law.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and own or have access to a vehicle to regularly travel between work sites or have an alternative reliable mode of transportation.

Supplemental information

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
• Upload a cover letter that addresses your interest in the position and how your experience and education qualify you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

Salary & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $125,600.00 - $175,838.95, with a midpoint of $150,719.10 annually dependent on qualifications and professional experience. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Work Environment:

After initial onboarding, this role will have the opportunity to work remotely up to 40% in accordance with the KCHA's flexible work arrangements; however, remote work conditions will be reviewed on a regular basis based on business and program need. The ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila may still be required on occasion. Some local and national travel may be required to support KCHA business needs.

Physical Requirements:

Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, office equipment, motor vehicles, and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Equal Opportunity:

King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.