Housing Specialist - Affordable Housing Programs

Housing Specialist - Affordable Housing Programs
Category: Administration
Main location: United States, Ohio, Columbus
Position ID:J
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description:
Temporary Full-Time | Mid-December 2025 - Mid-April 2026
Looking to make a real impact while gaining valuable experience in the affordable housing space? CGI Federal's Housing Sector team is hiring temporary full-time Housing Specialists to support our work with public housing authorities (PHAs) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven team and help families access safe, stable housing.
This project runs from mid-December 2025 through mid-April 2026, and while the role is temporary, we anticipate the possibility of follow-on permanent employment on other Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) projects for strong performers.
This is an onsite position that can be located in either Columbus, OH or Belton, TX
Your future duties and responsibilities:
As a Housing Specialist, you'll manage a caseload of applicants, tenants, and landlords participating in HUD's HCVP. You'll be responsible for ensuring program compliance, processing housing assistance, and delivering excellent service to all stakeholders.
Your day-to-day will include:
. Reviewing applications and verifying eligibility
. Calculating income, rent, and subsidy amounts
. Managing re-certifications, program moves, and portability requests
. Communicating with landlords and tenants to resolve questions and ensure smooth processing
. Using CGI's internal systems and Microsoft Office tools to track and document case activity
. Staying up to date on HUD policies and your local PHA's administrative plan
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
We're looking for detail-oriented, organized professionals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
. Associate's degree required (Bachelor's preferred), ideally in Business, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field
. At least 1 year of customer service experience (housing, real estate, or social services experience is a plus)
. Experience with housing software systems is a plus
. Strong attention to detail and time management skills
. Comfort with math and financial calculations
. Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
. Ability to learn and navigate multiple systems
. Must be able to obtain HCVP Specialist certification within one year (we'll help you get there)
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $31,200.00 - $69,200.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs
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Skills:

• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service & Support
• Detail-oriented

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