Careers at NAHB
As one of the most influential trade associations in the Washington, D.C. area, NAHB is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our people help serve, promote and support the home building industry through aggressive legislative action, policy development, legal services, economic forecasting and analysis, education and more.
At NAHB, we know that our people are our most valuable resource. We go to great lengths to attract and retain proven professionals, and to develop quality leadership for our future. NAHB proudly supports its staff through:
- Competitive benefits
- State-of-the-art technology
- Promoting from within
- Recognizing organizational commitment and tenure
- Rewarding excellence
If you want to contribute to every American’s dream of homeownership, and you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, check our employment opportunities below to see if there is a position that matches your skills and experience.
If you are interested in career opportunities with NAHB’s affiliates and subsidiaries, visit and the for further details. NAHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Opportunities at NAHB
Group: Regulatory
NAHB is seeking an experienced candidate for the position of senior program manager, environmental policy. This role is responsible for implementing NAHB’s regulatory policy program concerning environmental issues at the federal, state and local level by providing critical analysis of law and regulation; and providing technical assistance to members and HBAs on environmental regulatory issues. Functions performed by this position include the preparation of regulatory comment letters, compliance assistance materials for NAHB’s membership, and performing related regulatory advocacy work before federal and state environmental agencies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze regulation and legislation in assigned environmental area and assess its impact on the home building industry.
- Prepare and submit written regulatory comments, formal testimony, technical papers and talking points.
- Analyze state and local statutes, regulations and/or ordinances for conformance with national standards and trends.
- Assist the manager in developing and implementing comprehensive interdivisional strategies for addressing environmental issues in assigned environmental area.
- Represent NAHB and the home building industry in advocacy arenas to advance NAHB policy.
- Manage the technical assistance program for state and local affiliates on key environmental issues.
- As needed, provide on-site technical assistance and advocacy support to state and local associations in the negotiation of regulatory agencies.
- Perform technical research, and anticipate and provide the information and technical data needed to bolster NAHB policy arguments.
- Develop, organize and conduct technical seminars on regulatory requirements and related technical issues.
- Staff internal association committees and task forces and working group as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of five years of environmental policy experience in a federal, state or local regulatory agency, or an equivalent work experience in private sector position is required.
- A master’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental law, environmental engineering, natural resources, or comparable experience and education is required.
- Familiarity analyzing environmental federal statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance documents and policies.
- Technical knowledge of Clean Water Act-related issues is necessary; technical knowledge of other environmental statutes and regulations a plus.
- Strong knowledge of the federal rulemaking process and knowledge of the legislative processes.
- Demonstrated written, verbal and analytical skills required.
- Ability to balance heavy workloads and simultaneous deadlines and priorities.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $115,000-$125,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
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Group: Legal Advocacy
NAHB seeks an attorney to join its friendly, hard-working staff. The position is within NAHB’s Legal Advocacy group. The Staff Counsel will assist with identifying litigation opportunities that will contribute to enhancing NAHB’s mission and support other departments.
This position participates in developing legal actions on behalf of NAHB pursuant to NAHB policy. The Staff Counsel contributes to the daily operations of the NAHB Litigation Program and Land Development Department. The role provides legal analysis, support, assistance and education to NAHB leadership, staff, and state/local home builder associations and members with respect to energy, finance, and multifamily/single family housing issues.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Liaison with NAHB government affairs, codes, regulatory and communications staff to coordinate NAHB’s legal efforts with the activities of other departments.
- Provide legal research, analysis, counsel and opinions to NAHB senior staff, other staff and senior officers on Administrative Procedure Act, environmental/energy, and other issues as assigned.
- Provide legal education to state and local home builder associations and members on federal legal issues.
- Provide in-the-field consultation services to state and local associations as needed and respond to member inquiries on such issues.
- Assist in the preparation of strategic plans and budgets for individual cases, prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for distribution to outside counsel for potential representation in new litigation.
- Assist in the selection of appropriate counsel to represent NAHB in proactive litigation.
- Manage outside counsel.
- Assist with developing and reviewing litigation strategies on a variety of federal housing issues.
- Research and identify existing and potential cases of importance to NAHB members.
- Assist with the development and preparation of pleadings, briefs and other court documents for filing in new and active litigation.
- Attend industry coalition meetings.
- Craft amicus briefs for filing in federal and state courts.
- Assist staff at all levels of the association by providing legal research and information to legislative and policy questions.
Required Qualifications:
- Two to six years of relevant legal experience.
- Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act notice and comment process.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, write and balance multiple assignments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a team setting and a willingness to travel occasionally.
- Experience with federal laws that impact home building, including environmental, finance and energy statutes.
- Ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment and interact with NAHB’s broad membership.
- D.C. Bar license or the ability to obtain. U.S. Supreme Court bar admission or ability to obtain.
- A background in the Federal Administrative Process is preferred.
Work Conditions:
- Three days in person/two days remote.
- Occasional travel is required.
- Public speaking and presenting at local/state home-building associations may be required.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
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