Contract Specialist

Central Contract Specialist

Category: Administration

Main location: United States, Ohio, Columbus

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Employment Type: Full Time

Position

Description:

CGI Federal’s Housing Compliance team partners with local public housing authorities and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the provision of affordable housing. This position is an opportunity to join an energetic team that works with affordable housing owners and management companies within an assigned portfolio of properties. New team members receive in‑depth training and additional professional development opportunities throughout the affordable housing industry.

Under the direction of the Asset Manager/Central Services Manager (CSM), the Business Processing Specialist will work directly with property owners and staff to manage a portfolio of assisted housing contracts, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all required tasks. Day‑to‑day activities include using CGI’s proprietary IT systems and Microsoft Office Suite to perform reconciliations, renewals, rent adjustments, claims evaluations, and recordkeeping.

This position is located in Columbus, OH or Cleveland, OH.

• Reports to Asset Manager/Central Services Manager in carrying out core task processing
• Manage a portfolio of assisted housing contracts to achieve accurate and timely completion of all required tasks
• Perform detailed reconciliation of monthly payments to property owners
• Renew expiring Housing Assistance Payments contracts
• Perform annual contract rent adjustments
• Evaluate and approve owner’s claims for reimbursement due to unpaid rent, tenant damages, and vacancies
• Maintain property files and records retention in accordance with HUD and corporate policy
• Maintain positive relations with owners, residents, representatives, neighborhood groups, and local governments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Proven job history or equivalent track record of success
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and tasks quickly and adapt to change
• Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; able to prioritize, be proactive, self‑motivated, and work independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines
• Proven ability to learn from mistakes
• Good customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal; team player

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; significant relevant experience will be considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Mathematics, data entry, record keeping, and account management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks each with varying deadlines

• 3‑5 years of experience performing tasks in a regulatory environment

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well‑being programs

CGI Federal’s compensation range for this role (U.S.) is $38,800.00 – $70,300.00.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristic required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Notification of a background investigation includes a credit check if required by applicable laws. CGI will consider qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, unless such disclosure is required by law or by policy when disclosed to authorized persons.