Affordable Housing Compliance Analyst | Housing

We are looking for an Affordable Housing Compliance Analyst to conduct first-pass reviews of resident files across the affordable housing programs our platform supports. You will apply established program rules and review guidance to check resident files for accuracy, flagging complex or ambiguous cases for escalation to our Tier 2 compliance team. This is a high-volume, hands-on review role focused on accuracy, consistency, and speed. You will work from documented review guides and reference materials, follow defined escalation criteria, and contribute clear observations that help our Tier 2 team and product organization improve the system over time.

Responsibilities

Review files for accuracy — Conduct first-pass review of resident files across LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, and PBRA), USDA Rural Development, and related programs for compliance with program rules; Apply standard determinations — Handle routine income and asset calculations, deductions, and certifications using established guidance and reference materials; Flag complex or ambiguous cases — Recognize when a file falls outside standard review criteria and escalate it to Tier 2 with clear, well-documented notes; Verify system outputs on standard cases — Check automated compliance outputs against program requirements for routine files, confirming calculations and determinations are correct; Document findings clearly — Record review notes and observations so patterns and recurring issues can be shared with Tier 2 and product teams; Follow review guides and checklists — Use the reference materials and standards built by Tier 2 to ensure consistent, accurate reviews; Support testing and validation — Help execute test cases and UAT under Tier 2 guidance to confirm outputs reconcile to compliance expectations before release; Meet quality and volume targets — Deliver accurate, timely reviews that meet defined SLAs and quality benchmarks

Requirements

1+ years of hands-on affordable housing compliance file review, auditing, or related property management/compliance experience — or a demonstrated interest in the field with strong analytical skills and a track record of quickly learning detailed rules; Working knowledge of affordable housing programs — LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, PBRA), and/or USDA Rural Development — including income and asset determinations, certifications and recertifications, and tenant file requirements; Comfort following established guidelines and escalation criteria — you know when to apply a rule and when to flag something for senior review; Clear written communication — able to document findings precisely and completely; Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately at high volume; Comfort working in a software / SaaS environment, or willingness to learn how program rules translate into software logic

Nice to have

Certifications such as COS, SHCM, TCS, BOS, HCCP, or NCP; Familiarity with AI and/or automation as they relate to compliance workflows

Benefits

Equity in the company; Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%; Fully paid parental leave; Commuter benefits; 401k benefits; Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters; Collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office; Unlimited vacation and paid holidays; Relocation packages