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Abt Global Inc. California Housing Senior Associate in Los Angeles, California
World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable and sustainable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and freedom. We’ll enable your entrepreneurial spirit to design your work as you deem fit, balancing your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Global seeks a qualified Senior Associate to support the Housing, Communities and Asset Building portfolio. As an experienced researcher/housing policy expert in California you will lead execution of two aspects of our housing strategy: 1) grow Abt's capacity to deliver in the areas of homelessness assistance, housing assistance, housing development, and disaster recovery.; and 2) expand Abt’s work, relationships and reputation at the state level (with an initial focus on the State of California.). You will lead business development efforts, oversee and manage complex and large projects, and act as a thought leader and advisor to key clients.
Core Responsibilities:
Work with Abt leaders, client account leads and others to expand Abt’s market in sustainable housing and community development, and disaster recovery, with a focus on HUD and key Western states.
Lead the effort to expand Abt’s housing development, homelessness and rental assistance and community development portfolio in the State of California.
Oversee and manage significant business development opportunities, including developing new markets, and work with other Abt Divisions to position Abt for new opportunities.
Track state legislation and regulatory challenges impacting housing and homelessness initiatives.
Engage with policymakers and interested stakeholders to gain insight and share Abt’s work into state strategies aimed at increasing housing supply and affordability, and ending homelessness.
Engage in thought leadership activities such as presenting at conferences and meetings, publishing in peer reviewed journals, developing blog posts, participating in podcasts, or other related activities.
Lead the implementation of large-scale projects. Ensure project delivery commitments and client expectations are met– mission, scope, schedule, and quality of deliverables. This may include a direct or indirect quality assurance role on projects.
What We Value
Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 10 years of relevant experience, or PhD + 8 years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of housing policy and programs. Experience with housing-related organizations in California.
Strong commitment to Abt’s mission and to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Familiarity and commitment toequitable evaluation and/or policies and programs to advance racial equity.
Strong commitment and aptitude in working collaboratively in teams and mentoring peers.
Strong technical skills in qualitative data collection and analysis, rapid cycle learning, policy analysis or continuous quality improvement. May have quantitative analysis skills, but not required. May have technical skills with software packages (e.g., SAS, Stata, R, NVivo), although not required.
Spanish language skills are desirable but not required.
Must reside in California, preferably in Northern California.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $140,000 to $180,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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While working at Abt Global, you’ll be at the forefront of creating better health, environmental sustainability, and social and economic development for people locally and globally. Our health research pioneers contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing health issues - from infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and influenza, to behavioral health matters such as substance use disorders and mental health. Our environment team focuses on the health of the planet, taking on sustainability challenges like the increasing threat of climate change, while generating economic opportunities for people and nations around the world. Uplifting communities with policies and programs is also where our human services and housing and asset building portfolios make an impact. Its contributions—at all government levels—have resulted in better programs on housing, community revitalization, education, workforce development, income security, food assistance, and in support of children, youth, and families. Come help us make the world a more healthy, sustainable, socially and economically equitable place.
At Abt Global, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.