Local Contract Specialist- Washington, DC

CGI•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal’s Housing Compliance team, in partnership with a local public housing authority and HUD, is hiring a Local Contract Specialist to support affordable housing. The specialist manages a portfolio of multifamily housing contracts subsidized under HUD’s Project Based Section 8 Housing program, completing core contract-administration tasks accurately and on time. Working as part of a case management team, the specialist collaborates with affordable housing owners and management companies to support compliance with HUD policies and maintains complete customer files, logs, and schedules. The position is based in CGI’s Washington, DC office, with work performed at a client site in Washington, DC. New team members receive comprehensive training and opportunities for professional development in affordable housing and general business skills. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contract.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contract.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and enthusiasm to work in a team-oriented environment.
Track record of completing tasks accurately and on time while adhering to established timelines and quality standards.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply written policies and procedures.
Strong customer-service capabilities.
Ability to learn from past experiences and apply insights to future situations.
Ability to multitask, self-motivate, and take proactive initiative.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of assisted housing contracts and complete required tasks accurately and on time.
Ensure all onsite reviews are properly scheduled and conducted in compliance with contractual and client requirements.
Compile and write Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) reports detailing findings, criteria, and corrective actions related to project compliance.
Conduct timely and accurate follow-ups to obtain adequate responses and close MOR reports.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with owners, residents and their representatives, neighborhood groups, and local governments.
Respond fully and promptly to inquiries and requests from Contract Specialists, Quality Assurance personnel, Finance and Reporting personnel, and Customer Contact personnel.
Maintain complete and detailed files and provide requested data and records to the Team Leader and/or Manager in a timely manner.
Complete required training programs within the prescribed period.
Help maintain a functional contract-administration case-management system that meets required deadlines and avoids contractual penalties.