Temporary Project-Based Programs Contract Analyst for the Division of Housing Stability Position Available In New York, New York

Temporary Project-Based Programs Contract Analyst for the Division of Housing Stability NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development New York, NY Job Details Temporary $38.47 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Contract management Report writing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Fair Housing regulations Data analysis skills Mid-level Microsoft Office Analysis skills Project management Attention to detail Organizational skills Housing services Section 8 Critical thinking Full Job Description About the

Agency:

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city’s housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love. We maintain building and resident safety and health We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity. HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of “

Housing Our Neighbors:

A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness,” Mayor Adams’ comprehensive housing framework. To support this important work, the administration has committed $5 billion in new capital funding, bringing the 10-year planned investment in housing to $22 billion—the largest in the city’s history. This investment, coupled with a commitment to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers, is a multi-pronged strategy to tackle New York City’s complex housing crisis, by addressing homelessness and housing instability, promoting economic stability and mobility, increasing homeownership opportunities, improving health and safety, and increasing opportunities for equitable growth.

Your Team:

The Office of Housing Access and Stability (“HAS”) consists of the divisions of Housing Opportunity, Tenant and Owner Resources, Housing Stability, Budget and Program Operations, and Program Policy and Innovation. The mission of the office is to ensure fair, efficient, and transparent access to affordable housing. The Office provides subsidies, placement services, and tools that connect New Yorkers to affordable housing and ensures vulnerable households in subsidized housing have the support they need to be safely housed. Housing Access is committed to expanding housing choices, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and stabilizing the financial health of buildings. The Division of Housing Stability helps to ensure that low income, including formerly homeless tenants entering affordable housing (supportive and non-supportive), and owners of such housing have the necessary tools to successfully transition tenants into their new homes and maintain their tenancy. It administers and monitors project-based rental assistance contracts including 44 Continuum of Care (CoC) rental assistance contracts, more than 200 Section 8 Project Based Contracts, and

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The unit also manages HPD’s role in the NYC CoC, oversees HPD’s Housing Retention and Stabilization programs, and works to secure funding to expand these services to a broader scope of households.

Your Impact:

As a PBP Contract Analyst, you will work to ensure that contracts are maximally utilized, in compliance with HUD regulations and HPD policies and practices, in an effort to keep tenants safe and in affordable housing.

Your Role:

Your role as a PBP Contract Analyst, reporting to the Deputy Director of Project Based Contracts & Portfolio Management, will be to assist overseeing Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) and Mod Single-Room Occupancy (Mod SRO) rental subsidy programs. This includes ensuring that all contracts are prepared and executed in accordance with federal regulations, coordinating with owners and HPD units to obtain all required documents, and monitoring and managing the performance and compliance of owners under those contracts. You will also be responsible for ensuring that accurate information is relayed to landlords, property managers, and other HAS units as well as other Divisions within HPD. Additional responsibilities may include meeting with landlords, tenants, management firms, and related parties as needed to resolve issues; representing the division at both internal and external meetings; managing special projects; tracking and responding to inquiries; and working with the senior management team to implement and maintain best practice operations. Your Responsibilities

• Prepare HAP and other contracts for PBV, Mod Rehab, and CoC Mod SRO projects
• Collect and follow up on required documents for all contracts, contract renewals, and contract terminations (opt-outs)
• Maintain and prepare reports and statistical analyses of project compliance, performance under their contracts, and other reports relevant for unit operations for the Deputy Director and Assistant Commissioner’s review
• Represent the unit in and organize meetings and other communications regarding programs or projects in the Housing Stability Unit, including performance and contract management
• Track contract expiration, renewals, and update relevant trackers as required
• Propose, coordinate, and implement projects to maximize compliance and performance in the unit’s operations and portfolios under the oversight of the Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Director
• Draft and prepare notices, procedure documents, letters, meeting materials, and other correspondence
• Review and respond to inquiries from owners, HPD divisions, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate with other HAS units on contracts, contract renewals, performance/compliance monitoring, and other projects as needed
• Coordinate with IT staff on any reporting requirements and database updates needed
• Assist with, coordinate, and/or lead other projects as needed Skills The ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.

The ability to communicate complex rules, concepts, and processes to stakeholders with different levels of awareness and knowledge. Strong analytical, planning, and project management skills including carrying out projects from conception to implementation. Strong report writing skills. Experience with data analysis Organization and prioritization Critical Thinking and Deductive Reasoning skills Ability to work well independently as well as with other team members and community stakeholders

• Attention to detail and time management
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite – intermediate knowledge of

Excel, Word, and Outlook Preferred Skills:

Experience working with affordable and supportive housing How to

Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter with subject line “Temp PBP Contract Analyst” to Salary range for this position is: $38.47 per hour

Job Type:

Temporary Pay:

$38.47 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person