HUD Contract Specialist - Housing Programs

Tampa Housing Authority; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Housing Authority seeks a Contract Specialist to manage complex housing programs in a full-time role in Tampa, FL. The position involves processing vouchers, renewing contracts, adjusting rents, and handling special claims in coordination with HUD guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, ensuring data integrity in HUD systems, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure contract compliance and accurate documentation across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; significant experience may be considered.
• Experience with HUD’s Project based section 8 program or other housing programs is preferred.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience performing similar tasks or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Insurable under the agency’s insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform IBPS and PBT tasks under the ACC.
• Reconcile and process monthly HAP vouchers.
• Adjust contract rents annually and renew HAP contracts.
• Process and pay special claims.
• Assist the MOR Specialist by providing desk review information for onsite management and occupancy reviews.
• Maintain electronic files and records retention in accordance with HUD and internal policy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to monitor contract compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assist in the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Utilize HUD systems to ensure data integrity.

Skills

HUD regulations

Fair Housing & ADA

Regulatory research

Data entry & records

Communication skills

Travel up to 10%

Technical writing

PBT software

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

5+ years similar experience

Job description

Tampa Housing Authority seeks a Contract Specialist to manage complex housing programs in a full-time role in Tampa, FL. The position involves processing vouchers, renewing contracts, adjusting rents, and handling special claims in coordination with HUD guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, ensuring data integrity in HUD systems, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure contract compliance and accurate documentation across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.