Working Title: HAP (Housing Assistance Payments) Contract Officer
Job Class: Housing Development Officer Intermediate
Agency: Housing Finance Agency
Job ID : 88276
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible :Yes, up to 50% of scheduled workdays. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the St. Paul office if in Wisconsin.
Full/Part Time : Full Time
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/16/2025
Closing Date : 09/02/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Housing Finance Agency
Division/Unit : Human Resources Processing / Multi Fam-Hap-Tracs
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : MAPE
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) 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.
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
