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**Housing Specialist - Affordable Housing Programs** **Category:** Administration **Main location:** United States, Ohio, Columbus **Position ID:** J1025-0649 **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 \#CGIFederalJob \#LI-CP6 **Skills:** + Conflict Resolution + Customer Service & Support + Detail-oriented **What you can expect from us:** **Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.** Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. 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Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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