Remote Housing Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $92,788.80 - $114,150.40 Annually
Location : Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), 2600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: At-Will Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-49
Department: Policy and Innovation Department
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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Special Note: The posted salary is an estimate of the potential annual pay. Final offer will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: Candidates are expected to start at step one of the eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Housing Authority Personnel Rules.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: The Grants Administrator is responsible for grant activities both before and after the awards process including supportive research, response and implementation planning and the performance of grants administration duties for a wide variety of funding programs that vary in level of complexity. Although grants have a broad range, knowledge and experience with job training and workforce development is a plus.
Under general supervision, supportive tasks within the role include, but are not limited to, helping identify funding opportunities, preparing budgets, drafting and compiling responsive content, guiding support staff and project partners, monitoring expenditures, identifying support agencies, analyzing data, evaluating progress/tracking results, collecting data, preparing reports, overseeing grant related events and outreach logistics, and conducting audit preparation for the full array of grants wherein HACLA is a lead or partner in a funding opportunity. The incumbent will be responsible for helping teams develop their metric tracking approach and reporting templates as well as verifying metrics and drafting supporting narrative, tracking grant requirements and expenditures, and ensuring compliance.
This position requires independent judgment to help leadership determine courses of action, ability to develop and articulate presentations of facts and support conclusions with evidence-based recommendations. Supervision is received from a professional superior who evaluates work through review of completed tasks or projects. This is professional work of a specialized nature which involves problem-solving, time management, cooperative work style, and passion for grant development and administration work. Independent judgment is exercised in performing duties which include identifying, developing and coordinating resources available to HACLA and its affiliate nonprofit instrumentality in the form of grants; systematic investigation and research of community and HACLA needs and effective narrative and data-driven articulation of existing and needed programming; helping secure grants and donations for selected programs; and focusing primarily on grant implementation establishment and performing the ongoing administration and reporting for grant funded programs
Examples of Essential Functions:

• Conducts research and assists with supportive process to identify and qualify funding opportunities from a variety of sources and varying complexity; Assists with applying for NOFA's, grants and other opportunities which includes writing, reviewing and preparing responses on behalf of HACLA to these opportunities.

• Writes moderate to complex documents such as applications, statements, technical reports, data sharing and other agreements, board reports, annual reports, presentations, stakeholder correspondence, and marketing and/or other materials in a variety of platforms and formats;

• Develops plans, organizes, coordinates, monitors, and with guidance supports programs and services rendered through grants by creating partnership and data agreements, establishing grant reporting approach, systems and tracks funding expenditures as well as leverage opportunities; this also includes monitoring deliverables, tracking compliance, drafting and/or compiling reports, tracking all participant expenditures by grant to ensure compliance, and supporting contract changes and renewals.

• Appraises grant programs with recommendations for improvements to enhance compliance and efficiency in achieving desired outcomes; monitors related programs and services for conformance and compliance to local, state, and federal regulations and grant implementation guidelines.

• Plans, helps conduct and/or attends meetings to provide information, enlist support, resolve issues with partners, program staff or the public; may represent the Housing Authority at business and community meetings; and/or give presentations.

• Works with other agencies and collaborates to ensure compliance with existing grants and to develop new collaborations for future grants.

• Coordinates and monitors the activities, schedules and deadlines of assigned grant programs including but not limited to interacting with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that grant projects comply with program guidelines for expenditure, funding, and accountability.

• Develops, maintains and keeps current all grant-related filing and reporting systems and donor/partnership databases; may act as lead to administer draw requests for any funding source which operates through a "draw down" or reimbursement process. This likely includes developing and managing the system(s) for tracking grant expenditures and receivables, maintaining and verifying payment records, reviewing invoices and recording receipts in accordance with deadlines.

• Acts as primary correspondent with Finance Department during audit processes for grant audits, including but not limited to County, City and or outside auditors.

• Manages and inventories supportive services (books, bus tokens, flash drives, etc.) to ensure grant compliance.
• May be required to drive a vehicle to different sites and/or locations.

• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the functions and scope of assigned grant programs; principles, practices, procedures and methods of grant management and principles and practices of public administration, research, methods, and techniques; principles and practices of budget preparation and control particularly pertaining to grants; grant planning and design; strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments and effectively meet deadlines; evaluate and recommend improvements in grant operations, systems, procedures, policies and methods;; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and deal tactfully and effectively with employees, representatives of other governmental bodies, collaborative partners, residents/clients and the public; develop and present ideas and concepts persuasively; interpret, apply and explain regulations, grant implementation guidelines, policies and procedures; utilize computers and software applications such as word processing, data base manager, spread sheets, and other software/applications relevant to the professional projects assigned and fields of specialty.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Communication, Business Management, Nonprofit Management, Finance, Public health, Social Work, or related field; AND at least three (3) years progressively responsible experience in community work of which at least two years included researching, developing and submitting grant proposals and performing grants administration duties.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Class C driver's license. Employees must maintain a driving record which meets the insurability requirement of the Housing Authority's carrier.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.
SELECTION PROCEDUREApplications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.
HIRING INFORMATIONAll job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.
Candidates will start at step one of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with agency Personnel Rules
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONTesting Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 or emailno less than 72 hours prior to testing date for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.
NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:
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HACLA Benefits
*Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:

• HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• $250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.
• Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.

*Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:

• HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan

*Pension Plan:

• HACLAretirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.
  • For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7.75% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.

*General Leave/Holidays/PTO:

• Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.
• Newly Hired Annual Accruals:
  • At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
• 14 Observed Holidays:
  • New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• 12 Floating Holiday hours annually
• Opportunity to earn up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 160 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.

*Additional Optional Benefits:

• Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
• Group term life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Partial Telework Program

*Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/receive the following benefits:

• Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.
• Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
• Eligible casual employees may enter as Classic or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.
• Per-Diem...