Contract Compliance Administrator

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) seeks an experienced Contract Compliance Administrator to oversee compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing construction, procurement, labor standards, and economic inclusion initiatives.

From Davis-Bacon to MBE/WBE considerations, the role requires in-depth knowledge of federal compliance and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to support CMHA’s mission of providing quality affordable housing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• Minimum five years in contract compliance or related fields.
• Experience with federal programs and procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with Davis-Bacon, HUD rules and related standards.
• Conduct reviews, audits and on-site inspections of contracts.
• Manage environmental reviews and regulatory reporting for funded projects.
• Provide guidance to staff, contractors and vendors on compliance needs.
• Develop policies and corrective action plans to strengthen compliance.
• Prepare executive reports and maintain documentation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend improvements.
• Administer compliance systems such as SAM.gov and Grants.gov.

Skills

Contract compliance

Regulatory analysis

Auditing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Legal Studies / Construction Management / Contract Management

Tools

SAM.gov

Grants.gov

GrantSolutions

eLOCCS

Job description

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), one of the nation's largest public housing authorities, is seeking an experienced Contract Compliance Administrator to oversee compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing construction, procurement, labor standards, and economic inclusion initiatives.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring CMHA contracts meet all applicable requirements while supporting our mission to provide quality affordable housing and exceptional service to the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor compliance with Davis-Bacon Labor Standards, HUD regulations, Section 3, MBE/WBE participation, and other federal compliance requirements.
• Conduct contract compliance reviews, audits, payroll examinations, investigations, and on-site inspections.
• Manage environmental reviews and regulatory reporting for federally funded projects.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to staff, contractors, and vendors regarding compliance requirements.
• Develop policies, procedures, and corrective action plans that strengthen accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare executive reports and maintain compliance documentation.
• Monitor legislative changes and recommend process improvements to ensure organizational compliance.
• Manage compliance systems including SAM.gov, Grants.gov, GrantSolutions, HEROS, eLOCCS, and related federal platforms.
• Foster positive partnerships with contractors, community organizations, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Construction Management, Contract Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in contract compliance, procurement, grants management, labor standards administration, contract management, or a related compliance field.

Preferred

• Experience with HUD-funded programs, Davis-Bacon Labor Standards, Section 3, MBE/WBE programs, public procurement, and federal grant compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and compliance management systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Equal Housing Opportunities