Senior Contract Compliance Specialist

Bachelor’s degree with a major in business, public administration, urban planning and policy, or related applicable field of study, or equivalent combination of education and related management experience
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in contract administration, construction site monitoring, Business Enterprise utilization monitoring, program auditing, and progressive project management
Demonstrated knowledge of the federally mandated Davis-Bacon Act and related laws, prevailing wage laws, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 3 requirement, M/W/DBE requirements, and general contracting procedures
Skilled in performing audit reviews, methodology, and practices
Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, problem solving, analytical, planning, and organizing
Effective verbal, business writing, and inter-personal skills
Ability to exercise objective judgment, discretion, maintain confidentiality, and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Conducts comprehensive analysis utilizing compliance monitoring systems and physical records including contract documents, invoices, lien waivers/cancelled checks, sworn statements, and CPRs
Preparation of various types of correspondence to CHA vendors, Housing Urban Development (HUD), Department of Labor (DOL), Inspector General’s office, External Auditors, FOIA responses, CHA staff and other parties as appropriate
Report production including statistical findings on MBE/WBE/DBE utilization, Davis-Bacon adherence, and Section 3 contract requirements
Perform research, analytics and assist in the implementation of best practice opportunities
Perform vendor outreach activities communicating CHA’s Compliance contract requirements and opportunities
Work closely with DPC Buying Team in reviewing procurement documents
Assist DPC Management with special projects, reports, and participates in meetings and trainings as required
Work directly with MBE/WBE/DBEs, Section 3 Business Concerns and other stakeholders to develop reasonable corrective action plans
Creates and maintains project files and other documentation