Central Contract Specialist

Central Contract Specialist

Category: Administration Main location: United States, Ohio, Columbus Position ID: J0626-0894 Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

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 Columbus, OH or Cleveland, OH.

Your Future Duties And Responsibilities:

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Reports to Asset Manager/Central Services Manager in carrying out core task processing 2. 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 A successful Business Processing Specialist will: 1. Proven job history or equivalent track record of success 2. Demonstrate the ability to learn new skills and tasks quickly and adapt to change 3. Have strong computer skills, particularly in using MS Office i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel 4. Have strong organizational and time management skills. They will be able to prioritize, be proactive, be self-motivated and have the ability to work well independently 5. Need to be able to successfully manage several different tasks, each in various stages of completion and each with their own deadlines 6. Proven ability to learn from mistakes 7. Have good customer service and communication, both written and verbal skills as well as be a team player The above are not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments that may be given to any employee, nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role:

Minimum Job Requirements: 1. Bachelor's degree preferred, but significant relevant experience will be considered. 2. Professional, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks each with varying deadlines 3. Proficiency with Microsoft office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word 4. Mathematics, data entry, record keeping, and account management skills 5. Effective written and verbal communication skills Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:. 3-5 years of experience performing tasks in a regulatory environment

Skills:

• Customer Care
• Housing (Fed)
• Resilience

What You Can Expect From Us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.