Compliance Specialist Contractor

The Compliance Specialist Contractor is an entry-level role within the Compliance Department designed for experienced housing professionals with a focus on quality assurance and accuracy. 

• Conduct detailed audits of participant files, financial records, and program processes to 
  
  ensure they meet compliance standards with 100% accuracy.
  
• Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies, analyze root causes, and recommend corrective 
  
  actions to improve overall quality.
  

• Stay informed on HUD and other housing regulations, applying this knowledge to ensure 
  
  organizational adherence.
  
• Interpret program regulations and translate them into actionable policies and procedures.
  
• Monitor for regulatory updates and ensure prompt application of changes to program 
  
  practices.
  

• Serve as a resource for internal teams, offering guidance on complex cases, policy 
  
  interpretation, and quality standards.
  
• Perform ongoing reviews of workflows and data management to identify inefficiencies or 
  
  inaccuracies.
  
• Recommend process improvements that enhance accuracy and operational integrity.
  

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of audits, findings, and corrective actions 
  
  to track progress and demonstrate compliance.
  
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing quality assurance activities and outcomes for 
  
  internal stakeholders.
  
  Collaboration and Support
  
• Work collaboratively with other departments to align quality assurance activities with 
  
  organizational objectives.
  
• Provide support for team training and development by sharing insights on compliance 
  
  requirements and best practices.
  

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, Business, or a related field (or equivalent 
  
  experience) preferred.
  
• HCV, PBV, PBRA, and LIHTC experience required.
  

• 3+ years of experience working with HUD-funded programs (HCV, PBV, PH, PBRA, 
  
  LIHTC, or similar federalized housing programs) with a demonstrated focus on 
  
  Compliance and quality assurance are required.
  
• Strong working knowledge of HUD regulations, including HOTMA, NSPIRE, 
  
  SEMAP/PHAS, rent calculation, and reasonable accommodation procedures is required.
  

Skills

• Skilled in conducting detailed evaluations to ensure program accuracy and compliance.
  
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies or inefficiencies in records and processes.
  
• Understanding of housing program regulations and their practical application.
  
• Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and alignment with 
  
  compliance standards.
  
• Commitment to maintaining accurate and comprehensive records to support decision-making and audits.
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings 
  
  clearly.
  

Requirements

• Skilled in conducting detailed evaluations to ensure program accuracy and compliance.
  
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies or inefficiencies in records and processes.
  
• Understanding of housing program regulations and their practical application.
  
• Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and alignment with 
  
  compliance standards.
  
• Commitment to maintaining accurate and comprehensive records to support decision-making and audits.
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings 
  
  clearly.