PROGRAM SPECIALIST - COMPLIANCE

WISCONSIN HOUSING & ECONOMIC•Madison, WI

8d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

WHEDA serves Wisconsin residents and communities by working with others to provide creative financial and technical resources to stimulate and preserve affordable housing, small businesses, and agriculture. WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package (https://www.wheda.com/about-wheda/careers/benefits [https://www.wheda.com/about-wheda/careers/benefits]). WHEDA offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, State Retirement plan; 457 Deferred Compensation, Group Term Life Insurance (and optional term life insurance for family members), Disability Insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation time twenty eight (28) personal holiday hours, Twelve (12) paid legal holidays per year, tuition reimbursement program. WHEDA is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans are also encouraged to apply. WHEDA has a remote work policy where certain employees may enjoy a remote work schedule, based on position and business needs. See more details below related to this specific position. WHEDA is seeking a Program Specialist to join our Compliance department in our Madison facility. The Program Specialist position is responsible for reviewing and processing monthly transactions related to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) contracts administered by WHEDA. The position also provides technical assistance with monitoring HUD contract tasks to ensure compliance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver’s License
HUD systems, deadlines, and requirements
Proficiency with computer software, Microsoft Office, and the internet
Data collection and research methods
Database management principles
Strong mathematical aptitude
Housing regulations, principles, practices, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws
Attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot for process improvement
Customer service principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of business correspondence
Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Successful prioritizing and management of work projects
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Strong adherence to confidentiality in working with clients and vendors

Responsibilities

Reviews, evaluates, analyzes, and processes data and payments related to HUD Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) and HUD special claims in accordance with applicable regulations and established procedures; identifies and resolves errors.
Assesses compliance of owners and agents participating in HUD programs; works closely with owners and agents to monitor compliance and correct deficiencies in accordance with federal regulations; administers and assists in coordination of internal processes to monitor and document compliance.
Reports to manager and owners/agents on portfolio performance.
Assists in coordinating and carrying out the day‐to‐day operations of the Risk & Compliance department.
Participates in analysis of selecting/implementing new and existing software and formulating/modifying new and existing policies, programs, and procedures.
Performs or assists with other duties as assigned.