What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Contract Specialist position at CGI?
Position Description
CGI Federal's Housing Compliance team, in partnership with a local public housing authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is seeking a Local Contract Specialist (LCS) to join our mission of providing affordable housing. This role offers the chance to be part of an energetic team with a collaborative management group, working closely with affordable housing owners and management companies within an assigned portfolio of properties. New team members will receive comprehensive training to prepare them for their responsibilities, with additional opportunities for professional development in both the affordable housing industry and general business skills.
The Local Contract Specialist (LCS) is tasked with the timely and accurate completion of core tasks for a portfolio of multi family housing contracts subsidized under HUD's Project Based Section 8 Housing program. As part of a contract administration case management team, the LCS directly performs these core tasks and collaborates closely with property owners to ensure compliance with HUD policies. The role also involves maintaining accurate and complete customer files, logs, and schedules.
This position is located in DC Washington.
Your future duties and responsibilities
The Local Contract Specialist is responsible for managing a portfolio of assisted housing contracts, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all required tasks. Key responsibilities include:
2 3 years of experience performing tasks in a regulatory environment
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Enthusiasm for working in a team oriented environment.
Proven track record of completing tasks accurately and on time, adhering to established timelines and quality standards.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply written policies and procedures effectively.
Strong customer service capabilities.
Capacity to learn from past experiences and apply insights to future situations.
Ability to multitask, self motivate, and take proactive initiative.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $38,800.00 $70,300.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
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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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
CGI Federal's Housing Compliance team, in partnership with a local public housing authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is seeking a Local Contract Specialist (LCS) to join our mission of providing affordable housing. This role offers the chance to be part of an energetic team with a collaborative management group, working closely with affordable housing owners and management companies within an assigned portfolio of properties. New team members will receive comprehensive training to prepare them for their responsibilities, with additional opportunities for professional development in both the affordable housing industry and general business skills.
The Local Contract Specialist (LCS) is tasked with the timely and accurate completion of core tasks for a portfolio of multi family housing contracts subsidized under HUD's Project Based Section 8 Housing program. As part of a contract administration case management team, the LCS directly performs these core tasks and collaborates closely with property owners to ensure compliance with HUD policies. The role also involves maintaining accurate and complete customer files, logs, and schedules.
This position is located in DC Washington.
Your future duties and responsibilities
The Local Contract Specialist is responsible for managing a portfolio of assisted housing contracts, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all required tasks. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that 100% of onsite reviews are properly scheduled and conducted in compliance with contractual and client requirements.
- Compiling and writing effective Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) reports, detailing specific findings, criteria, and corrective actions in monitoring project compliance in the following areas:
- Marketing and Tenant Selection
- Leasing and Occupancy
- Rent Determination and Subsidy Request
- Management of Maintenance Program
- Response to Safety Concerns
- Management of Tenant Relations
- Review of Fair Housing/EEOC policies and procedures
- Conducting timely and accurate follow ups to ensure adequate responses and closure of the MOR report.
- Establishing and maintaining positive relations with owners, residents and their representatives, neighborhood groups, and local governments.
- Responding fully and promptly to inquiries and requests from Contract Specialists, Quality Assurance personnel, Finance and Reporting personnel, and Customer Contact personnel.
- Maintaining complete and detailed files,and providing the Team Leader and/or Manager with requested data and records in a timely manner.
- Successfully completing all required training programs within the prescribed period.
- Participating in ensuring a fully functional contract administration case management system to meet 100% of required deadlines and avoid contractual penalties.
2 3 years of experience performing tasks in a regulatory environment
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Enthusiasm for working in a team oriented environment.
Proven track record of completing tasks accurately and on time, adhering to established timelines and quality standards.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply written policies and procedures effectively.
Strong customer service capabilities.
Capacity to learn from past experiences and apply insights to future situations.
Ability to multitask, self motivate, and take proactive initiative.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $38,800.00 $70,300.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and Well being programs
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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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
Salary : $38,800