HOME Compliance Officer

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health coverage

IPERS retirement

Life insurance

Wellness program

FSAs

Public service stability

Job summary

The Iowa Finance Authority is seeking a HOME Compliance Officer in Des Moines to administer HUD programs (HOME, HOME-ARP, NHTF) and provide technical assistance to grantees and applicants. You will review applications, analyze data, and help improve program processes to serve Iowans.

You will collaborate with HUD officials, developers, and internal teams to ensure compliance, track progress, and support reporting while upholding our core values of accountability and service.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with degree plus 3 years of investigative or closely related work involving applying laws, rules, or regulations.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with degree plus 3 years of professional-level work involving interpretation/enforcement of laws or policies or quality assurance review.
• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Total seven years of education and/or experience, with 30 semester hours equaling one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Program Administration: Review applications, policies, procedures, user guides, and provide technical assistance; maintain project data and support process improvements.
• Monitor Compliance: Evaluate applications and prepare documentation for HOME, HOME-ARP, NHTF and cross-cutting requirements.
• Coordinate with Partners: Work with sponsors, developers, HUD officials, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Project Tracking: Support contract preparation, draw requests, track construction progress, monitor projects, and complete closeout activities and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Help expand affordable housing opportunities across Iowa.

The Iowa Finance Authority, located in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a mission-driven professional to join our team as a HOME Compliance Officer.

Through the administration of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs and funds, this position supports funding allocation, compliance, technical assistance, reporting, and systems work that directly serve Iowans and communities.

About Us

The Iowa Finance Authority is dedicated to enhancing the economic well-being of Iowans. We provide a wide range of programs to support affordable housing, community development, and water quality initiatives. From helping first-time homebuyers to supporting disaster recovery efforts, IFA plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life for residents across the state.

About this Opportunity

As the HOME Compliance Officer, you’ll help administer HUD-funded housing programs, including HOME, HOME-ARP, and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF).

You’ll work closely with grantees, applicants, developers, HUD officials, and internal partners to review applications, support project oversight, research regulations, analyze data, and improve program processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Administration: Collaborate with team to review applications, policies, procedures, user guides, webinars, and technical assistance for applicants and grantees. Maintain accurate project data, assist with system updates, troubleshoot issues, and support process improvements.
• Monitor Compliance: Evaluate applications and prepare project documentation for HOME, HOME-ARP, NHTF, and federal cross-cutting requirements.
• Coordinate with Partners: Work with project sponsors, owners, developers, HUD officials, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Project Tracking: Support contract preparation, process draw requests, track construction progress, monitor projects, complete closeout activities, and reporting.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Curious and eager to learn complex housing program requirements
• Analytical, organized, and comfortable working with detailed documentation and data
• A clear communicator who can explain requirements and provide helpful technical assistance
• Dedicated to our Core Values:

Accountability in Action

We take pride in our work and results.

Innovate Together

We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.

Mission Driven

We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.

As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) | Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), you'll enjoy the advantages of being a State of Iowa employee, with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. The State of Iowa offers a broad range of benefits for employees and their families, including health, dental, retirement, wellness, and income-protection programs.

• Generous Paid Time Off: Build time away for what matters most with vacation leave that carries over year to year, sick leave with unlimited accumulation, and (9) paid holidays.
• Affordable, Quality Health Coverage: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits to help keep you and your family healthy. The State of Iowa offers health coverage administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
• Retirement Security: Plan confidently for the future with the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) and additional voluntary retirement savings opportunities through the Retirement Investors' Club.
• Life and Disability Protection: Eligible employees receive State-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage, providing financial protection when it's needed most.
• Wellness and Family Support: Take advantage of confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, wellness resources, and employee discounts on popular products and services.
• Additional Tax-Saving Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• A Career with Purpose and Stability: Join a mission-driven organization where your work positively impacts communities across Iowa while enjoying the stability and benefits that come with public service.

Learn more about the benefits available to State of Iowa employees on State of Iowa Benefits Overview.

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The HOME Compliance Officer position is a non-merit, contract‑covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as a Compliance Officer 1. This position is exempt per FLSA regulations.

Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.

The Iowa Finance Authority is an EEO/AA Employer

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. 1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full‑time work in investigative or closely related work whichinvolved: preparing interpretative or administrative orders, rules, or regulations which have the effect of law; or interpreting and enforcing federal or state laws governing health care administration; or quality assurance review to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with program requirements; or drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or related documents required for organizational operations.
2. 2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full‑time, professional‑level work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review as determined through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to program requirements.
3. 3) Graduation from accredited school of law.
4. 4) A total of seven years of education and/or full‑time experience (as described in number one and two), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full‑time experience.