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Director of Project-Based Contracts for the Division of Housing Stability

New York City, NY, usFull-time2026-09-30 → 2026-10-09

Core

Lead the award and management of millions in project-based rental assistance (Section 8 PBV, NYC 15/15) to ensure financial sustainability for thousands of affordable homes serving vulnerable New Yorkers. (via careerplan.io/jobs/3743990015792901-director-of-project-based-contracts-for-the-division-of-housing-stability-at-city-of-new-y)

Role type

Director of Project-Based Contracts (Strategic Program Management)

Builds

Project-based rental assistance contracts and supportive housing programs

Domain

Public sector housing finance and human services

Required skills

Strategic program design, competitive funding management, contract execution and renewal, regulatory compliance, data-driven decision making, team leadership, stakeholder collaboration

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Section 8 and federal/state/local housing laws, experience with Continuum of Care (CoC) frameworks

Technologies

Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio), analytical and process mapping tools

Responsibilities

Shape project-based rental assistance strategy and resource allocation; lead public competitions for rental assistance awards; manage contract execution from award to completion; strengthen performance of existing contracts through amendments and reviews; translate evolving regulations into operational procedures; analyze performance data to drive decisions; build and develop a team of up to five staff; collaborate across City agencies, developers, and property managers

Seniority

Director, executive/managerial level