Job Title: Federal Affairs Manager

Job Classification: Full-Time

Location: Washington, DC

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Position Summary

NAIHC is seeking a dynamic and mission driven Federal Affairs Manager to support and advance the organization’s federal advocacy, policy, and communications efforts. This is a mid-career role ideal for a professional with 4-5 years of experience in federal policy, government relations, or housing advocacy who is ready to take on increased responsibility in shaping and executing strategic initiatives. The Federal Affairs Manager plays a key role in advancing NAIHC’s legislative priorities including the NAHASDA Modernization Act, by supporting Congressional engagement, managing advocacy communications, and coordinating high-impact events and stakeholder engagements and webinars. This position works closely with the Executive Director, NAIHC’s Board of Directions, Legislative Committee and will liaison with external partners, including Tribal leaders, federal agencies, and Congressional offices.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Cover letter

• Resume/CV

• Three professional references To: Sam Marquez, Chief of Staff National American Indian Housing Council smarquez@naihc.net

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms for professional services that include, providing technical assistance, preparing needs assessments, capacity building, designing and maintaining tools and products, developing curriculum and delivering self-directed and group learning, strategic planning, program evaluation, performance measurement, preparing community assessments, and group and individual training and facilitation. The professional services are specifically related to the administration of tribal housing programs.

Selected respondents will provide professional services, on an as needed basis, on behalf of Native American tribes, Indian Housing Authorities (IHAs), and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) (all hereinafter referred to as tribal housing entities) that receive Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self- Determination Act (NAHASDA), and to Regional Indian Housing Associations whose membership is made up of tribal housing entities. These professional services will be provided on an as-needed basis through December 31, 2027.

Send proposals to:

Send proposals to:

LindaLee Retka

National American Indian Housing Council

122 C Street NW, Suite 505 Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202.454.0913

E-mail: LRETKA@naihc.net

Submission Deadline

Submissions to this RFP will be accepted on a rolling basis. NAIHC may request periodic updates to information or additional information needed to respond to specific work plan assignments received.

A contract for these services will be made in accordance with NAIHC’s adopted Procurement Policies and Procedures and will be based on the selection criteria identified in this RFP. Respondents must be qualified, responsive, and responsible individuals with expertise in:

• • • Tribal sovereignty
    • Self-governance
    • Affordable housing development
    • Community development
    • Economic development
    • Various funding sources
    • Leveraging of multiple resources
    • Interfacing with Federal, State, and local governments
    • Collaborating with nonprofit groups
    • Managing Native youth programs
    • Native youth suicide prevention
    • And other relevant courses relating to housing in Indian country.