Community Development Specialist

ICF

Community Development Specialist working with ICF to improve housing and community development outcomes. Conducting research, managing projects, and building client relationships for program support.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,232 - $104,094 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support technical assistance engagements related to housing and community development, contributing to project execution and client deliverables
Independently manage assigned tasks and timelines, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely completion of work products
Conduct research and analyze data to support program implementation, policy interpretation, and development of actionable insights and recommendations
Draft reports, guidance documents, presentations, and other client-facing materials with clarity and attention to audience needs
Participate in client meetings and support preparation of briefings, presentations, and communications
Assist with coordination of technical assistance activities and preparation of reports, guidance documents, and training materials
Support the design, development, and delivery of communications, outreach, and training resources (e.g. webinars, case studies, in-person events, and other materials) that promote effective program implementation and compliance
Collect, clean, and analyze datasets and develop tables, reports, graphics, and summaries to support reporting and decision-making
Assist with research and responses related to government program requirements, regulations, procedures, and practices
Support project administration activities, including tracking budgets, monitoring timelines, coordinating deliverables, and maintaining organized project management and files
Collaborate with team members and subject matter experts to solve problems, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement
Support identification of emerging client needs and contribute to research or proposal efforts, as appropriate
Help ensure work products are high quality, accurate, and delivered on time.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government, Economics, Urban Planning, Environmental Policy, or a related field
Minimum GPA of 3.0
3+ years of work experience in housing and/or community development field
Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, systems, and analytical methods quickly
Interest and experience in affordable housing, community development, and public sector programs
Strong Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, Power Query, lookup functions, and data organization
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also managing independent assignments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisProject ManagementReport WritingPolicy InterpretationResearch SkillsBudget TrackingData CleaningPresentation DevelopmentAnalytical MethodsClient Deliverables

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationAbility To Manage Multiple Tasks