Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Lead and manage government affairs and legislative teams, oversee policy and advocacy efforts, coordinate with elected officials and agencies, and develop strategic public policy initiatives to address homelessness. | Master’s degree in a related field with 5+ years managing senior staff and working in public policy and legislative affairs involving elected officials and government agencies. | The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness As the lead entity in managing the convergence of city, county, state, and federal homelessness dollars that inflow into the Los Angeles region, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is responsible for providing leadership and advancing overall homeless coordination and planning across the Los Angeles region. The Government Affairs team is responsible for overseeing intergovernmental affairs, policy and legislative activities, and community and stakeholder engagement, managing relationships with inter- and intragovernmental organizations, and helping to coordinate the annual Point-in-Time count. Under the leadership of the Chief External Relations Officer, the Director of Government Affairs will be responsible for managing LAHSA’s legislative and community relations teams. The Director will oversee governmental affairs, public policy, and legislative priorities, as well as the strategic development and implementation of local, state and federal advocacy and programs. The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. • Coordinates and manages relationships with elected officials and staff of the City and County of Los Angeles, state legislature, Congress, and local, state, and federal agencies in support of LAHSA priorities. • Plans, develops, implements, administers, and evaluates programs, activities and daily operations related to the Department of Government Affairs. • Oversees the management and monitoring of policy committees at the municipal level, while tracking all relevant legislative activity at the state and federal level. • Manage requests for data and information, policy analysis and other requests from elected official offices, government agencies and other stakeholders. • Provide strategic direction on the development and execution of LAHSA’s public policy and legislative agenda and activities. • Ensures the public policy unit performs policy analysis, participates in collaborative meetings with the City and/or County of Los Angeles, focused on the development and implementation of homeless strategies. • Facilitate and lead convening and planning sessions as needed or assigned. • Work with the Chief External Affairs Officer to develop measurable goals and outcomes for LAHSA to effectively track and monitor LAHSA’s role as Los Angeles Continuum of Care lead. • With input and in collaboration with other departments, oversee the drafting and preparation of reports/memorandums in response to City and County of Los Angeles policy motions. • Build and maintain relationships with public and private partners to help broaden LAHSA’s engagement of the community and other stakeholders focused on addressing homelessness. • Other duties as needed. • In-depth knowledge of homeless populations, systems, and programs including HUD federal policy and program guidelines. • Ability to work across functions with both internal and external stakeholders and partners. • Problem solver and strong collaborator with exceptional interpersonal skills and track record of working with senior leaders. • Excellent leadership and professional presence. • Proven ability to manage a team to achieve results. • Excellent and proven written and oral communication skills. • Flexible and creative team player who can juggle multiple tasks under pressure and sometimes with limited information. • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field AND • Five (5) years of professional experience in public policy, legislative affairs, and group facilitation which must have included working with elected officials and their staff, senior officials in government agencies, leaders representing policy and advocacy organizations AND • Five (5) years in management, managing senior level staff and informing the decision making of an executive team on legislative policy and community relations; Or • Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials may be considered in lieu of the above requirements. Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@lahsa.org to initiate the interactive process. Residency Requirement: This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California. Proof of residency may be requested as part of the onboarding process to ensure compliance with organizational and operational requirements. Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at humanresources@lahsa.org. We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer

Conduct research and analysis on homelessness policies, prepare reports and presentations, liaise with policymakers and community partners, and support legislative and community engagement efforts. | Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience, strong policy writing and analytical skills, knowledge of homelessness systems and funding, and ability to work independently and collaboratively. | Salary : $68,640.00 - $89,707.25 Annually Location : CA 90017, CA Job Type: Full-time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: GOV09402, GOV09404 Department: Government Affairs Opening Date: 09/23/2025 Closing Date: 10/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: SEIU 721 Job Summary The Lseeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people's lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently in a collaborative environment, we would love for you to join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA City. Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness The Government Affairs Department of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority advocates for effective policies and increased resources at the federal, state, and local levels and facilitates local planning and systems change efforts to reduce and end homelessness in Greater Los Angeles. Under the direction of the Associate Director, Policy & Legislative Affairs the Policy Analyst will be responsible for a broad range of activities related to federal, state, and local policy and legislation pertaining to homeless persons and the programs that serve them. Essential Job Functions • Conduct research of homelessness, housing, and service programming trends and best practices aimed at reducing homelessness more effectively. Translate this research into polished written material and presentations for internal and external audiences. • Provide guidance and technical assistance to internal staff and external partners on policy issues impacting homelessness in the Greater Los Angeles CoC. • Act as a liaison between the community, policymakers, and community partners on policy issues related to homelessness. • Represent LAHSA at policy-related meetings, including, but not limited to, long-term planning for services for people experiencing homelessness and interagency networking. • Prepare reports to the LAHSA Commission and other governing bodies as needed. • Identification and analysis of system gaps and opportunities to support alignment across service systems. • Collaborate closely with the Legislative Affairs and Community Engagement Units on a variety of projects, including providing educational materials to elected offices and responding to motions from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Los Angeles City Council. • Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Demonstrated ability to generate policy memos, briefs, and reports. • Demonstrated meeting facilitation skills. • Knowledge of systems and programs that impact homeless persons and homeless program funding sources, regulations, requirements, and procedures. • Experience with program development, implementation, and evaluation processes. • Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems, with the ability to quickly grasp concepts and apply them in problem solving. • Strong knowledge in how to track legislative and budget activities using a variety of online resources. • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, thoughtful, and intellectually curious. • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to non-policy-oriented audiences both in writing and through public speaking. • Excellent and demonstrated proofreading skills. • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and excellent analytical skills. • Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks/projects. • Experience in documenting, analyzing, and synthesizing information, including meeting notes to track action items and generate reports. Training & Experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Communications, Urban Planning, Social Welfare, or Business strongly preferred. • Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully. Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources atto initiate the interactive process. We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at humanresources@lahsa.org. We want to support all staff in reaching their personal and professional goals. Working for LAHSA has many benefits. Join our LAHSA team! Medical Insurance LAHSA pays a portion of the premiums for medical for all full-time employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the difference in the premiums through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions. Medical plans are administered through ADP Workforce. The following are enrollment options: Medical HMO/PPO: Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Dental Insurance LAHSA pays a portion of the premiums for selected dental benefits for all full-time employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the difference in the premiums through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions. Dental plans are administered through ADP Workforce. The following are enrollment options: Dental HMO/PPO: Guardian Dental VSP Vision Plan LAHSA offers this voluntary comprehensive vision plan to all full-time employees through ADP Workforce. It includes yearly comprehensive exams, lenses, frames and contact lenses. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions. AFLAC Supplemental Insurance LAHSA offers this voluntary supplemental insurance to all full-time employees. Plan options include personal accident, personal cancer indemnity, personal short-term disability, and personal life insurance plans. Most premiums are pre taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions. ADP Flexible Spending Accounts LAHSA offers employees this voluntary flexible spending account plan through ADP Workforce. Employees may elect to participate in dependent care or health care expense accounts. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bimonthly payroll deductions. Life Insurance LAHSA pays 100% of the premium for $50,000 basic life insurance coverage through ADP. Voluntary Group Life Insurance LAHSA offers employees this voluntary group life insurance through Lincoln Financial. Employees may elect to participate in dependent care or health care expense accounts. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bimonthly payroll deductions. Long Term Disability LAHSA pays 100% of the premium for long term disability coverage through ADP. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Eligibility LAHSA is considered a government employer for the PSLF Program. Pension Plan LAHSA provides a 401A pension plan through Lincoln Financial. After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for contributions of 6% of the employee's salary with a qualification date of 500 hours or 6 months after the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Plan LAHSA provides a 457 Deferred Compensation plan through Lincoln Financial. Employees may elect to defer up to IRS maximum limit per year of their earned salary for income tax purposes. Time Off Administrative Leave Chief Executive Officer, chiefs, and directors receive five (5) days of admin leave each calendar year in addition to the time-off below. Vacation Vacation is earned according to each month of service commencing with the employee's initial date of hire. • Less than three (3) years of employment, eighty (80) hours per year. • Three (3) to six (6) years of employment, one hundred twenty (120) hours per year. • More than six (6) years of employment, the one hundred twenty (120) hour total shall be supplemented by one (1) workday of paid leave for each twelve (12) months greater than seventy-two (72) months of employment. This vacation accrual is capped at thirty (30) workdays per year Maximum accrual of vacation leave is 240 hours. Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 12 days per year. Maximum accrual of sick leave is 160 hours. Paid Holidays All employees receive the following observed company holidays off: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day President's Day Cesar Chavez Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Indigenous People's Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Day In addition to the above holidays, full-time regular employees are entitled to two (2) "Floating Holidays" during the calendar year. Updated 01/15/2025

Lead and manage all HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, labor relations, training, compliance, and organizational culture initiatives in a hybrid work environment. | Five years of HR leadership experience, proven union environment experience, strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices, advanced MS Office skills, and ability to work onsite at least two days per week. | The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness. Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Talent Officer, serves as the leading thought partner for all Human Resources functions and plans, directs, and implements policies relating to talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, professional development and training, and safety and compliance. This position assists in the development and execution of programs to support an inclusive and equitable culture to help attain organizational goals, including LAHSA’s core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, equity, and integrity. The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. • Directs areas of HR, such as recruitment, training, professional development, benefits, leaves, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, compensation, and personnel related compliance. • Develops and implements human resources program strategies and initiatives to accomplish short and long terms goals and recommends enhancing effectiveness and integrity. • Serves as a strategic partner with executive/senior leaders to influence and guide the development and deployment of strategies, programs, policies, and procedures to identify impact of trends, root causes, and potential solutions to HR issues. • Works with leadership team to implement HR policies, practices, new training programs and initiatives that align with the agency’s goals. • Creates a classification system that ensures that positions are properly classified, initiates classification studies, screens study requests from organizational departments, provides results of studies to Executive Director for approval. • Makes recommendations on the build out of the performance management system, evaluates the effectiveness, and recommends changes needed for improvement, ensuring a high quality, culturally aligned process that drives individual and agency performance. • Serves as the onsite labor relations management expert, provides guidance on grievances, and consults on investigations. • Collaborates with the Associate Director of Training and LAHSA's leadership to identify and analyze organizational learning and development needs. • Provides thought leadership to shape and execute organizational culture and performance initiatives. • Evaluates and directs changes to organizational-wide human resources policies and best practices to comply with local, state, and Federal human resources/employment laws and labor contracts. • Leads meetings with LAHSA management team meetings. • Assures a fare, impartial and competitive recruitment process. • Manages the maintenance of employee records and filing system. • Certifies accuracy of HRIS system and reports for distribution upon request. • Oversight of benefits administration and employee relations. • Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all LAHSA policies and procedures. • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. • Build successful, collaborative relationships across the organization. • Be a strategic, process-oriented change agent, collaborator, and inclusive leader. • Plan, organize, and implement initiatives and projects according to priority. • Able to manage in the union environment, experience with collective bargaining and negotiations. • Strong knowledge of personnel and human resources management and best practices. • Knowledgeable in compensation management, wage and hour laws, labor laws, legal compliance and investigations, and prevention and awareness programs. • Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work. • Work well under pressure to meet firm deadlines. • Strong conflict resolution skills. • Use technology to manage projects, communicate, and effectively manage the team. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using technology. • Create and present effective reports. • Maintain confidentiality and integrity. • Work independently and exercise initiative and sound judgment. • A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, however, any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials performing the above duties successfully. • Five (5) five years of experience in similar Human Resources leadership positions and a demonstrated record of accomplishments in those positions. • Proven experience in the union environment • Advanced in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) • Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully. Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@lahsa.org to initiate the interactive process. We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at humanresources@lahsa.org.