What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at Austin Housing Authority?
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Job Notice
Date Posted: November 17, 2025
Position: Contract Specialist
Starting range: $26.11/hour
Job# 49-25
Deadline For Applications
Open Until Filled
Established in 1937, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a national leader in providing safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community. HACAs mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism.
Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation (SHCC) is looking for a detail oriented, highly organized candidate to work with owners and agents in our Contracts Department. SHCC has served the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as high-performing Contract Administrator for over 25 years. In this role, we are proud to serve over 800 properties in the states of Texas and Arkansas to ensure they provide healthy and safe housing and that rent subsidies are accurately calculated in accordance with HUDs mission.
What You Will Do In This Position
Review and Recommendation
Job Notice
Date Posted: November 17, 2025
Position: Contract Specialist
Starting range: $26.11/hour
Job# 49-25
Deadline For Applications
Open Until Filled
Established in 1937, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a national leader in providing safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community. HACAs mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism.
Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation (SHCC) is looking for a detail oriented, highly organized candidate to work with owners and agents in our Contracts Department. SHCC has served the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as high-performing Contract Administrator for over 25 years. In this role, we are proud to serve over 800 properties in the states of Texas and Arkansas to ensure they provide healthy and safe housing and that rent subsidies are accurately calculated in accordance with HUDs mission.
What You Will Do In This Position
Review and Recommendation
- Review owner/agent renewal and rent adjustment submissions for completeness and accuracy.
- Identify discrepancies and request additional information as needed.
- Provide clear, well-supported recommendations based on HUD requirements.
- Ensure all processing aligns with current HUD rules and guidance.
- Stay up to date on regulatory changes and apply them to daily reviews.
- Maintain accurate documentation to support compliance and audits.
- Provide professional, responsive support to owners, agents, and HUD staff.
- Communicate decisions and requests clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Offer guidance to help stakeholders understand requirements and processes.
- Enter and maintain accurate data in SHCC and HUD systems.
- Upload, organize, and archive required documents.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen accuracy and workflow efficiency.
- Manage an assigned portfolio and track all associated deadlines.
- Conduct multi-level reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
- Monitor trends in assigned properties and elevate issues as appropriate
Salary : $25 - $26