Compliance Specialist

Travois, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Travois, Inc. is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our Compliance team. You will review tenant income certifications, verify reports, and ensure documentation is prepared and submitted on deadlines across LIHTC projects.

You will collaborate with asset managers, equity investors, and the compliance team to oversee project lease-up and ongoing operations, requiring strong communication and the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field required/preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant professional experience (LIHTC, occupancy, real estate)
• Nationally recognized LIHTC/Housing certifications preferred
• Certifications to be obtained within four months of employment (HCCP, NAHASDA/LIHTC, HUD HOME)

Responsibilities

• Process tenant files with minimal guidance and corrections.
• Coordinate with client to collect documentation for HFA/investor audit responses.
• Prepare formal written reports after audits with minimal guidance.
• Collect rent and income limit data from HFA/HUD/Novogradac; update related charts.
• Prepare and submit Occupancy Reports to HFA/investor.
• Send monthly recertification reminders to ensure timely recertifications.

Skills

LIHTC compliance

Property management

Affordable housing occupancy

Real estate project manager

Financial underwriter

Customer relationship manager

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, real estate or public administration

Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)

NAHASDA/LIHTC Certification

HUD HOME program training

Job description

About Travois

Travois is committed to helping Tribal nations build homes for families and grow their economies. Our mission is to help our clients create communities where every family has a safe home and every person has a good job. We are experts in affordable housing, architecture, asset management and compliance, and economic development in Indian Country.

Travois celebrated 30 years in 2025, and we continue to grow our services and our impact. Learn more about our Mission, Vision and Values here: https://travois.com/about-us/our-story/

The Position

As Travois continues to grow, we are looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our Compliance team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting affordable housing initiatives, sharing your expertise in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and helping Travois continue to deliver an exceptional experience for our clients.

The Compliance Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all assigned projects comply with relevant regulations, including the LIHTC program. This position involves a hands‑on approach to reviewing tenant income certifications, verifying the accuracy and completeness of reports, and ensuring that documentation is prepared and submitted according to deadlines. The Compliance Specialist works in collaboration with asset managers, equity investors, and the compliance team to oversee compliance throughout all phases of project lease‑up and ongoing operations.

With a growing responsibility for independently managing the compliance of specific projects, this role requires a deeper understanding of housing regulations and a proven ability to manage detailed, time‑sensitive tasks in a structured manner. Strong customer service and communication are critical for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Process tenant files with minimal guidance and few required corrections.

• Coordinate with client to make corrections or collect documentation needed to prepare formal written report for Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and/or Investor audit responses.

• Prepare formal written report as result of HFA and/or Investor audit with minimal guidance and few required corrections.

• Collect rent and income limit data from HFA/HUD/Novogradac, and utility allowance information from assigned public housing authorities, or other resource as directed by Compliance Manager. Update internal rent/income limit charts and UA calculations. Peer review as needed.

• Prepare and submit Occupancy Reports to HFA/investor.

• Send monthly recertification reminders to ensure clients complete annual recertifications on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, real estate or public administration or a related field preferred.
• A minimum 3 years' relevant professional experience is required: experience includes, but is not limited to, LIHTC compliance, property management, affordable housing occupancy specialist, real estate project manager, financial underwriter, and customer relationship manager.
• Nationally recognized Low Income Housing Certification preferred, rental housing certification/experience also considered.
• The following trainings/certifications must be obtained within four months of employment:
  • Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
  • NAHASDA/LIHTC Certification (i.e. CTHP)
  • Completion of HUD HOME program training
• Ability to present independently before Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) on matters related to Asset Management & Compliance.
• Willingness to learn and work with various funding/subsidy programs like AHP, RD, HTF, and CMF grants with Tribal LIHTC developments.
• Strong individual initiative and commitment to excellence.
• Competitive spirit with enthusiasm to complete the day‑to‑day tasks that meet our clients' goals and objectives.
• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills.
• Passion for continuously improving the TAMC's quality and services, with a strong desire for ongoing learning and growth.

What Travois Offers

As a Certified B Corporation, supporting our employees as whole individuals is an important part of our company's mission. We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff.

Benefits for employees of Travois include competitive paid time off, holidays, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability), retirement contributions, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, onsite childcare, PTO bonuses, and more.

Travois is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.