JOB SUMMARY

Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for The Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract Officers role who will work with Owners and Management Agents to execute contract renewals between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and properties receiving Section 8 and Section 811 funding. They determine contract and market rents, determine utility allowances, review rent comparability studies, secure annual funding, process opt-outs and transfer budget authority from a terminating Section 8contract to either a new or existing Section 8 contract. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong business partnerships with development owners and managers and ensuring they comply with Federal HUD rules and regulations.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHOSE RESUMES CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE FULFILLMENT OF EACH OF THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

• Two (2) years of experience in subsidized rental housing performing contract analysis, funding or contract renewals, compliance regulation or performance-based contract administration.
• A bachelor’s degree in housing, community development/planning, or accounting may substitute for 12 months of experience – or – an associate degree in the listed fields may substitute for 6 months of experience.
• Knowledge of the Section 8 Renewal Guide.
• Knowledge of project-based Section 8 and Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts as applicable to multifamily properties.
• Knowledge of the Housing Assistance Payments contract renewal and funding process for project based rental assistance (PBRA) properties.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role contract administrators play in HUD’s Project Based Section 8 program.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks while complying with recurring, strict deadlines.
• Analytical skills and the ability to read, interpret, reconcile, and balance financial data and identify inconsistencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Housing, Accounting, Finance, Business
• Experience working with the HUD Section 8 project-based rental assistance program and the Section 811 PRA programs.
• Experience working as a HUD Section 8 project-based contract administrator.
• Experience working with Federal housing requirements and administration.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Reference Checks.
• Job related background checks.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need

THE WORK YOU’LL DO IS MORE THAN JUST A JOB.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 400 Wabasha Street North, St Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

• Telework is available on a limited basis.
• Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
• Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the primary/principal work address in a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the work location.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Manage the contract and funding renewal process for an assigned portfolio of federally funded rental assistance contracts in the PBCA Section 8 and Section 811 PRA portfolios.
• Assist with research and analysis on HUD policy and guidance making recommendations for implementation.
• Analyze rent comparability studies (RCS).
• Prepare, track, and execute legal documents resulting from contract renewals.
• Review portfolios for compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to owners, agents and agency partners on program rules and requirements.
• Analyze information and enter it into HUD Secure Systems in addition to multiple Minnesota Housing database systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.