Compliance Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between HTGM and housing authorities or subsidy program administrators.
• Proactively build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with housing authorities to ensure HTGM is prioritized for new funding opportunities and voucher distributions.
• Actively pursue opportunities to maximize voucher-based rental income through strategic rent negotiations and leveraging available subsidy programs (e.g., HCV, PBV, ACC).
• Submit, track, and manage HCV rent increase requests to maximize allowable rents in accordance with HUD/Fair Market Rent standards and local guidelines.
• Analyze rent structures and collaborate with housing authorities to renegotiate contract terms, when applicable.
• Track subsidy program availability across jurisdictions and secure new opportunities as they are made available by PHAs.
• Maintain accurate records of all subsidy-related contracts, correspondence, and submissions.
• Collaborate with regional and onsite property teams to support lease-up strategies and occupancy goals tied to subsidy programs.
• Maintains Affordable Yardi data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Attends state agency audits, state agency training and industry seminars.
• Ensures adherence to Company established procedures and HUD / LIHTC guidelines.
• Collaborates with site staff to ensure understanding and adherence to voucher compliance requirements.
• Affords assistance with reviewing, obtaining, and administering income, rent limits, and utility allowances annually.
• Takes initiative to learn and develop affordable housing program skills on an on-going basis.
• 30% travel required.

Education (or Equivalent Experience)

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in affordable housing compliance, subsidy program administration, or public housing agency liaison work is mandatory.
• Deep understanding of HUD regulations, Housing Choice Voucher (Section-8), PVB, and ACC contract administration.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
• Housing Choice Voucher Specialist (HCVS)
• Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)
• Blended Occupancy Specialist (BOS)
• Fair Housing Certification
• NCCP, TCS, NCP or Professional Affordable Housing Certification

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Yardi property management software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with property management, legal, and finance teams.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, capable of managing multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing regulations and rent calculation methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent HTGM in meetings with housing authorities and regulators.