Contract & Performance Analyst (Hybrid/Remote)

Chicago Housing Authority; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Parking Transit

Vacation, Sick and Personal PTO

Job summary

Chicago Housing Authority is seeking a Contract Analyst to support pre- and post-award contract administration for Resident Services and to assist the Contract Manager with monitoring contractors and grants. The role covers multiple contract types and requires attention to cost analysis, budgeting, and performance monitoring across on-site and off-site locations.

Responsibilities include market research, expense reconciliation, and preparation of vendor payments while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum two years of contract management, audit, analyst, or finance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel and Word skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of HUD or related procurement/contract regulations is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of pre and post award contract administration for Resident Services.
• Completes market research related to anticipated goods and services to be procured.
• Completes analysis of projected costs and historical costs related to goods and services.
• Assists with reconciliation of expenditures, revenue and contract and grant closeout.
• Assists with organizing and reviewing documents for financial and performance audits.
• Process vendor payments and prepare monthly expense accruals as necessary.
• Analyze operating budgets and budget variances by reviewing various financial reports.
• Analyze purchase order balances by keeping track of expenditures.
• Ensures data entry is completed in the designated repository.
• Ensures contracts and related documents are received, saved, and well organized.
• Maintains full understanding of contract requirements and program procedures.
• Collects and analyzes data related to contractor/partner performance and expenditures.
• Tracks corrective action progress and conducts follow-up visits as needed.

Job description

Chicago Housing Authority is seeking a Contract Analyst to support pre- and post-award contract administration for Resident Services and to assist the Contract Manager with monitoring contractors and grants. The role covers multiple contract types and requires attention to cost analysis, budgeting, and performance monitoring across on-site and off-site locations.

Responsibilities include market research, expense reconciliation, and preparation of vendor payments while ensuring compliance with