Yardi Business Systems Analyst

The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia (HACG) seeks a Yardi Business Systems Analyst who is a proven Yardi expert with hands-on public housing authority (PHA) experience. Under the general direction of the CFO, this position is the Authority's primary Yardi subject-matter expert, supporting the systems that run Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Capital Fund, and Central Office Cost Center (COCC) operations.

The analyst provides first-tier Yardi support, configures and optimizes Yardi workflows, builds and validates operational, financial, and HUD-facing reports, and leads system projects from requirements through testing and training. This role also supports the accuracy of data used for HUD submissions and audits. Candidates must already understand how Yardi is configured and used in a HUD-regulated housing authority; this is not a position for someone learning Yardi or housing programs on the job.

Yardi experience and housing authority experience are required, not preferred.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, information systems, or computer science. An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.


• Yardi Experience: Minimum of five years of hands-on Yardi experience in business analysis, administration, and support, including Yardi reporting, workflow and security configuration, and system upgrades or patches.


• PHA / HUD Experience: Minimum of two years working with Yardi in a public housing authority or other HUD-regulated housing environment (Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8, or similar), including exposure to HUD reporting requirements and program-based fund accounting.


• Database & Reporting: Demonstrated experience writing SQL queries, building SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports, and working with relational databases and client-server concepts.


• Software Proficiency: Proficiency with large administrative databases, database software, SQL, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

These strengthen a candidacy but are not required.

• Yardi certification or formal Yardi training


• Experience with Yardi Affordable Housing, Public Housing, or HCV-specific modules and with Yardi interfaces to HUD systems


• Experience supporting a PHA through a REAC, SEMAP, or audit review


• Experience with Yardi Procure to Pay, Maintenance, or integrations with third-party systems


• Familiarity with HUD program rules for rent calculation, recertification, and voucher administration


• Experience leading a Yardi upgrade, migration, or new module implementation

• Yardi Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of Yardi navigation, setup, security, workflows, reporting, and troubleshooting, and of how Yardi modules interact across Finance and program departments.


• Housing Authority Knowledge: Working knowledge of public housing and HCV operations, HUD reporting (such as PIC/IMS-PIC, VMS, and REAC/FDS), and fund and program accounting in a PHA.


• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of information system operating concepts, database design, reporting standards, and methods for software development, enhancement, and maintenance; ability to plan and organize application projects based on Authority specifications.


• Analytical & Problem Solving: Defines and analyzes problems, finds root causes, identifies solutions, and articulates recommendations; keeps current on Yardi releases and HUD requirements that affect the Authority.


• Communication: Writes and speaks clearly with internal and external stakeholders, and explains technical issues to non-technical staff; prepares clear documentation, user procedures, and reports.


• Collaboration & Leadership: Builds trust and works well with finance, program, and operations staff; leads projects with strong organization and time-management skills; addresses issues constructively.


• Adaptability: Works effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment around reporting and month-end deadlines; adapts to changing business needs; completes work efficiently and to Authority quality standards.


• Inclusion: Values open-mindedness and multicultural perspectives; treats others with respect and promotes cooperation.

• Transportation: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record, and be insurable under the Authority's plan.


• Bonding: Ability to be covered under the Authority's fidelity bond.


• Background & Assessments: Must consent to and pass required assessments and a criminal records and driving records background check.


• Confidentiality: Must safeguard confidential tenant, participant, and financial information accessed through Yardi and related databases.


• Physical Demands: Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and repetitive motions; frequently requires standing and reaching with hands and arms; and occasionally requires walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, and lifting.


• Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic) with no exposure to environmental conditions; requires standard vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and clear vocal communication to convey detailed or important instructions accurately.

Compensation: $62,000 - $91,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate; however, final pay is flexible and determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia (HACG) offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the financial, physical, and mental well-being of our team.

Retirement & Financial Security

• Employer Contribution: HACG may match up to 15% of base pay to a 457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Plan (a tax-advantaged retirement plan for governmental employees) following six months of full-time employment.


• Disability Coverage: Long-term disability insurance is provided at no cost to the employee.

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance: HACG covers 75% of medical premiums, with no deductibles or copays if using in-network providers.


• Dental & Vision: HACG covers up to 75% of dental and vision premiums.


• Mental Health: Employees receive 12 visits per year through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Fitness: HACG will subsidize 50% of monthly membership dues for approved health club facilities.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Vacation Leave: Accrual begins upon hire, with eligibility to use leave after six months. Accruals scale with tenure, up to 25 days per year.


• Sick Leave: Employees accrue 13 days of sick leave per year, usable after 90 days of service for personal or immediate family care.


• Holidays & Personal Time: Includes 9.5 paid holidays, one floating personal day, and an additional 20 hours of personal time granted every calendar year, usable during the 6-month probationary period.