Bilingual Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist

Harbor Group; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & bonuses

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off & 10+ holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term disability

Job summary

Harbor Group Management Company is seeking a Bilingual Multifamily Compliance Specialist (Spanish) in Silver Spring, MD. This role ensures regulatory compliance across properties under affordable housing programs, working with Regional Managers, operations, and the compliance team to review certifications, complete recertifications, and prepare for audits.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in affordable housing, bilingual English/Spanish abilities, and proficiency with MRI or Yardi.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least two years of affordable housing experience, including tax credit (LIHTC), Section 8, and other low-income housing programs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of affordable program income certification and recertification requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as business needs require.
• Industry certification such as TCS, HCCP, SHCM, COS, CPO, BOS, or equivalent.
• Experience working in MRI or Yardi.

Responsibilities

• Review new applicant certifications for completeness, accuracy, and program eligibility before move-in approval.
• Complete annual and interim recertification paperwork within program deadlines for all assigned communities.
• Verify household income, asset, and student status documentation against program requirements and calculate eligibility.
• Maintain resident files so they are audit-ready at any time, with required verifications, signatures, and supporting documentation in place.
• Track certification due dates across the assigned portfolio and elevate at-risk files to the Regional Manager before deadlines are missed.
• Monitor assigned communities for ongoing compliance with property program requirements.
• Conduct in-house file audits and resolve findings ahead program review.
• Support the compliance set-up of newly acquired or newly assigned affordable communities, including file conversion and program documentation.
• Ensure established HGMC policies and procedures are followed at the site level and flag gaps to the Regional Manager.
• Prepare documentation and file samples requested by the Regional Manager or property manager.
• Provide hands-on support to Property Managers and Assistant Property Managers with file processing, resident correspondence, and certification follow-up.
• Partner with the Regional Manager and Property Manager to coordinate affordable program training for on-site teams.
• Serve as the day-to-day resource for site teams on income calculation, verification, and program eligibility questions.
• Travel to assigned communities to complete file work, deliver training, and support audit preparation.
• Complete additional administrative duties as directed by the Regional Manager or Property Manager.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports covering move-ins, recertifications, and program status as required.
• Partner with the Resident Services department on resident follow-up and program referrals.
• Communicate certification requirements and timelines to residents clearly and respectfully, in English and Spanish.
• Document certification activity in MRI or Yardi so community records stay current and accurate.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Evenings & weekends willingness

On-site collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Harbor Group Management Company is seeking a Bilingual Multifamily Compliance Specialist (Spanish) in Silver Spring, MD. This role ensures regulatory compliance across properties under affordable housing programs, working with Regional Managers, operations, and the compliance team to review certifications, complete recertifications, and prepare for audits.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in affordable housing, bilingual English/Spanish abilities, and proficiency with MRI or Yardi.