Compliance Specialist, Business

Our client is seeking a Compliance Specialist with experience in the housing industry. This would be a contract position and could lead into a permanent role.

Program Administration & Compliance

• Conduct quality assurance reviews to determine eligibility for admission and continued occupancy in accordance with HUD regulations and the ACOP.

• Perform systematic audits of applicant and resident files, including income verification, rent calculation accuracy (TTP), and required documentation.

• Review utility allowances, household changes, and family‑member additions for compliance with policy.

• Support compliance efforts for aged receivables, occupancy, physical inspections, complaints, unit inventory, IMS/PIC/HIP reconciliation, and file corrections.

• Analyze and reconcile IMS/PIC/EIV data against Yardi; track deficiencies and ensure corrections.

• Prepare reports of findings, compliance concerns, and recommended corrective actions.

• Prepare responses to audit findings and assist in resolving compliance issues.

• Manage and maintain site‑based and centralized waitlists, including Rent Café/Resident Portal updates and periodic list purges.

• Process applications, explain eligibility criteria, and ensure placement aligns with HUD guidance and the ACOP.

• Conduct and review initial certifications, annual/interim recertifications, and ensure timely issuance of rent‑change notices (98% completion requirement).

• Train site teams on recertification procedures, leasing requirements, and required documentation standards.

• Generate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc reports (IMS, PIC, EIV, MASS, occupancy, receivables, leasing, inspections, unit turns, evictions, etc.).

• Support monthly occupancy performance monitoring across Company-managed, AME-managed, and mixed‑finance properties.

• Review and submit accurate 50058 data to the Operations & Compliance Manager for HUD submission.

• Interpret HUD manuals, notices, and policy updates; summarize relevant guidance for staff.

• Serve as administrative support to the Asset Management Department, including correspondence management, scheduling, call routing, and report handling.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive resident and operational information.

• Provide training to company, and mixed‑finance property staff on PIC/EIV, leasing requirements, compliance procedures, and documentation standards.

• Assist site managers with correcting PIC errors to achieve HUD‑required 95% monthly 50058 submission rates.

• Support temporary site‑based operations when performance indicators require corrective assistance.

• Strong working knowledge of HUD public housing regulations, ACOP requirements, and Low‑Income Public Housing policies.

• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with SharePoint, Teams, and Smartsheet.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical policy matters clearly.

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities with a high level of accuracy in detailed work.

• Ability to interpret complex regulatory guidance, create reports, and manage multiple detailed tasks.

• Capacity to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain predictable attendance.

• Ability to pass the HUD Rent Calculation Examination with 80% or higher (within 60 days of hire if not completed prior).

• Ability to perform office‑based work, including handling materials up to 30 lbs., standing or walking for moderate periods.

• Valid driver’s license, insurability, and ability to pass criminal background and drug screening checks.

• Ability to maintain…