Located in northern Virginia, approximately 45 minutes northwest of Washington, D.C., Loudoun County (est. pop. 453,800) is a growing and thriving community surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Potomac River. The eastern part of Loudoun County is mainly suburban in character while its western area is more rural, including small towns and more than 160,000 acres of well-preserved open space. Loudoun County is an innovative, globally competitive community known for its favorable business environment, exceptional quality of life, and strong sense of community.

Loudoun County is looking for a compassionate, engaged, and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Director of Housing and Community Development. This role will oversee the Department of Housing and Community Development, leading efforts to increase both newly constructed and preserved affordable and attainable housing across the county. The Director will also manage and supervise a skilled 35-member team.

The desired candidate will possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to an advanced degree and at least six years of related experience with increasing responsibility, including two years in a supervisory or management role. This experience should include housing policy development and implementation, program administration, working with government and private sector partners (non-profit, for-profit, and philanthropic), and knowledge of federal, state, and local housing programs.

Loudoun County offers a hiring range of $205,000 - $235,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the County offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package with multiple group health plan options, dental, vision, and disability; leave benefits including annual leave and sick leave accruals PLUS annual leave equivalent to ten days will be advanced as of date of hire; personal leave equivalent to ten days will be granted as of date of hire; Virginia Retirement System; deferred compensation plan; group life insurance; flexible spending accounts; paid family leave and wellness, education, and other benefits. Relocation expenses may be covered up to $10,000 in accordance with the County’s relocation policy.

Salary $205,000.00 - $235,000.00 Recruitment #00293

Visit our on-line employment center at  https://www.loudoun.gov/jobs for more information and to apply EOE.

Qualified candidates are asked to apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4881702  

First review of resumes occurs on April 28, 2025. For more Information, please contact Yolanda Howze at Yolanda.Howze@bakertilly.com or (312) 240-3401.