HUD Project Manager

The Kennedy Collective • Albany, NY

6d • $52,000 - $54,870 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kennedy Collective is seeking an experienced Project Manager to serve as the on-site operational leader for our federal AbilityOne contract supporting the HUD Financial Operations Center (FOC). This role is responsible for day-to-day staff supervision, workflow execution, quality control, and contract compliance for high-volume administrative and financial services. As Project Manager, you’ll be the primary on-site point of contact with HUD leadership, ensuring work is delivered accurately, securely, and in full alignment with federal requirements and contract expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing on-site teams in a regulated or government environment
• Experience supervising staff performing high-volume administrative or financial work
• Strong understanding of compliance-driven operations
• Ability to obtain and maintain required HUD background clearance
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead daily on-site operations supporting Title I claims, premiums, and mail processing
• Supervise and manage an on-site team of approximately 8 staff
• Translate contract requirements, SOPs, and HUD guidance into clear daily work plans
• Monitor workloads, staffing coverage, backlogs, and performance risks
• Serve as the primary liaison to the HUD Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
• Ensure compliance with HUD security, privacy, and records management standards
• Track performance metrics, prepare reports, and support audits and reviews
• Address operational issues in real time and implement corrective actions as needed
• Identify process improvements to strengthen performance and contract stability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager