Housing Choice Voucher Compliance Administrator

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

Job summary

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) seeks an experienced HCV Compliance Administrator to oversee the Housing Choice Voucher program. The role requires strong HUD regulation knowledge, analytical acumen, and the ability to translate complex rules into practical guidance for staff and leadership.

Responsibilities include audits, eligibility review, rent calculations, corrective actions, and training.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of HUD regulations governing HCV programs.
• Experience with HCV, PBV, HQS, and related compliance areas.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret HUD regs, PIH notices, and CMHA policies.
• Conduct compliance audits and QA reviews of files.
• Review eligibility, income verification, recertifications, and rent calculations.
• Identify risks and prepare corrective action reports.
• Track findings and verify timely corrective actions.
• Support HUD monitoring reviews and SEMAP assessments.
• Analyze audit trends and suggest policy improvements.
• Develop compliance checklists, tools, and performance metrics.
• Deliver compliance training and provide technical assistance.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for management.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Yardi

Elite

Emphasys

HAB

Job description

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Compliance Administrator to join our Housing Choice Voucher Program. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of HUD regulations and HCV program administration, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance for employees and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and interpret HUD regulations, PIH notices, federal and state requirements, and CMHA policies.
• Conduct compliance audits and quality assurance reviews of participant, landlord, and program files.
• Review compliance related to eligibility, waiting lists, income verification, recertifications, rent calculations, RTA processing, HAP contracts, HQS inspections, PBV requirements, reasonable accommodations, hearings, and terminations.
• Identify compliance risks and operational deficiencies and prepare audit reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Track findings and verify timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Support HUD monitoring reviews, SEMAP assessments, independent audits, and other regulatory reviews.
• Analyze audit trends and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
• Develop compliance checklists, audit tools, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and provide technical assistance to HCV staff.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for management.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate documentation and records.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of HUD regulations governing Housing Choice Voucher Programs.
• Working knowledge of HCV, PBV, Public Housing, Fair Housing, VAWA, Reasonable Accommodation, Annual/Interim Recertifications, and HQS requirements.
• Associate degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing, HCV administration, compliance, auditing, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, finance, accounting, social sciences, or related field.
• Five or more years of HCV compliance or quality assurance experience.
• Experience with HUD monitoring reviews, SEMAP assessments, internal auditing, policy development, process improvement, or data analysis.
• HUD or affordable housing compliance certifications.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience developing performance metrics and dashboards.
• Experience with Yardi, Elite, Emphasys, HAB, or similar housing management systems.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, project management, or change management.

Why Join CMHA?

Join CMHA and help protect the integrity of a vital housing program serving families throughout Greater Cincinnati. Your expertise will directly support program compliance, operational excellence, accountability, and quality housing opportunities for the community.

Education/Experience Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered in accordance with CMHA's established equivalency guidelines.

For a full description of this and other CMHA job opportunities and to submit your resume and/or application, please visit our website at cintimha.com and click on the Careers tab.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Equal Housing Opportunities