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HDR

Senior Funding Consultant

Austin, TX

Provide information and assistance on the use of various state and federal grant and loan programs (e.g., USDA Rural Development, State Revolving Loan Fund or equivalent, Community Development Block ...

HDR

Senior Funding Consultant

Austin, TX · On-site

Provide information and assistance on the use of various state and federal grant and loan programs (e.g., USDA Rural Development, State Revolving Loan Fund or equivalent, Community Development Block ...

FLATTER INC

Business Analyst- Appraiser

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Department of Agriculture (USDA). In this role, you will deliver appraisal review and quality assurance support for the Rural Development (RD) Single Family Housing (SFH) Guaranteed Loan Program ...

Asset Living

Affordable Housing Leasing Consultant

Houston, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

LIHTC, HUD (Project Based Section 8, Section 236, PRAC, 811 PRA, USDA - Rural Development (515), HCD, HOME Funds and Bonds) Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Property Leasing and Administration

Asset Living

Affordable Housing Leasing Consultant

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

LIHTC, HUD (Project Based Section 8, Section 236, PRAC, 811 PRA, USDA - Rural Development (515), HCD, HOME Funds and Bonds) Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Property Leasing and Administration

Asset Living

Affordable Housing Leasing Consultant

Houston, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

LIHTC, HUD (Project Based Section 8, Section 236, PRAC, 811 PRA, USDA - Rural Development (515), HCD, HOME Funds and Bonds) Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Property Leasing and Administration

Asset Living

Affordable Housing Leasing Consultant

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

LIHTC, HUD (Project Based Section 8, Section 236, PRAC, 811 PRA, USDA - Rural Development (515), HCD, HOME Funds and Bonds) Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Property Leasing and Administration

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What is a USDA Rural Development job?

A USDA Rural Development job involves working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support economic growth and improve the quality of life in rural communities. Employees may work in areas like housing, business development, utilities, and community infrastructure. Roles can include loan and grant administration, policy development, and program implementation to assist rural residents and businesses. These positions often require knowledge of federal programs, financial management, and rural issues.

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To thrive in USDA Rural Development roles, you need a strong foundation in community development, project management, and financial analysis, often supported by a degree in public administration, agriculture, business, or a related field. Familiarity with federal grants management systems, USDA programs, and compliance regulations is highly beneficial. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication are key to building partnerships with rural communities and stakeholders. These competencies are essential for advancing sustainable rural growth projects and ensuring federal resources are used effectively and compliantly.

What are some typical responsibilities of a USDA Rural Development professional?

USDA Rural Development professionals are typically responsible for evaluating and processing loan and grant applications, providing technical assistance to rural communities, and monitoring project implementation to ensure compliance with federal guidelines. They often work closely with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses to identify community needs and develop tailored solutions. Additionally, they may participate in outreach initiatives and stakeholder meetings to promote available programs and resources. This role requires balancing administrative duties with hands-on community engagement to effectively support sustainable rural development.
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Senior Funding Consultant

Senior Funding Consultant

HDR

Austin, TX

Other

Posted 14 days ago

HDR rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 351 rated engineering

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. 
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.  We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

About this role

The primary duties of a Senior Funding Consultant will include: assisting clients with overall funding strategies to deliver their capital programs; reviewing projects and programs to identify potential funding opportunities; working with clients on interface with the appropriate state/federal agencies and lead the preparation of funding applications including project development, cost estimates, benefit cost analysis, and stakeholder/partner outreach; and helping clients align their internal systems and processes to track, report and receive reimbursement under awarded programs.

Success in this role will include developing consistent delivery approaches, connecting clients and project teams with funding programs and positioning HDR as a differentiator in the marketplace.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, we'll count on you to:
 
  • Provide information and assistance on the use of various state and federal grant and loan programs (e.g., USDA Rural Development, State Revolving Loan Fund or equivalent, Community Development Block Grant Program, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, etc.)
  • Meet with client staff, elected officials, and boards on routine basis to discuss/develop projects to align with funding opportunities.
  • Work as part of a community of practice to keep updated on policies and procedures per funding program requirements and changes in policy at the federal level, coordinating disclosure requirements, and maintaining records.
  • Assist with completion of environmental review records per requirements including reviewing projects and locations, land use, and other environmental considerations and assist with data development, hazard mitigation, and stakeholder engagement efforts on selected projects.
  • Interact with many agencies including, USACE, USFWS, SHPO, other local, state and federal agencies, SRF, EDA, USDA Rural Development, CDBG. etc.

  • Coordinate with internal client managers, project managers, and engineers to develop projects/pursuits; work with area client development leads to develop marketing forecasts, client development plans, and internal management of opportunities

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field
  • A minimum of 10 years consulting experience and extensive related expertise
  • Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access and Outlook
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917

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