Business Processing Specialist / Central Contract Specialist

CGI•Tampa, FL

15d

About The Position

CGI Federal's Housing Compliance team partners with a local public housing authorities and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the provision of affordable housing has an opening for a Business Processing Specialist. This is an opportunity to join an energetic team with a collaborative management group and work with affordable housing owners and management companies within an assigned portfolio of properties. New team members receive in-depth training to prepare them for their role. Additional training and professional development opportunities are also available, within the affordable housing industry and for the development of general business skills. Under the direction of the Asset Manager/Central Services Manager (CSM), the Business Processing Specialist will work directly with property owners and staff to assist them with a variety of tasks that include: renewals of their affordable housing contracts, determining their annual rent adjustments, reconciling monthly payment requests, processing claims for unpaid rent and damages and extended vacancies. The Business Processing Specialist will use CGI's propriety IT systems as well as the Microsoft Office Suite to accomplish day-to-day tasks. This position is located in Tampa, FL.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred OR significant relevant experience in lieu of education will be considered.
Professional, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks each with varying deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word
Mathematics, data entry, record keeping, and account management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Reports to Asset Manager/Central Services Manager in carrying out core task processing
The Business Processing Specialist is responsible for managing a portfolio of assisted housing contracts to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all required tasks, which may include the following:
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 and their representatives, neighborhood groups, and local governments
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned