Working Title: TRACS Data Analyst

Job Class: Housing Finance Paraprofessional Senior

Agency: Housing Finance Agency

• Job ID : 84019

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, with intermittent trips to the office and other work locations. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 02/10/2025

• Closing Date : 02/24/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Housing Finance Agency / Housing Finance-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Multifamily / TRACS and Housing Techs

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.03 - $36.65 / hourly; $54,350 - $76,525 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - AFSCME

• Supervisor : Andrew Orth

• Work Area : St Paul, MN

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for a TRACS Data Analyst who will manage the analysis, approval and payment of Section 8 and Section 811 project-based rental assistance vouchers under Minnesota Housing’s contract with HUD.

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

• Review and approve monthly owner submissions of Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) voucher and tenant data.

• Analyze TRACS errors and adjustments to determine accuracy and validity.

• Work in collaboration with Agency staff as well as external customers to resolve Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) non income errors.

• Review owner submitted repayment agreements for compliance with HUD regulations.

• Analyze and authorize payments on Section 8 Special Claims for unpaid rent, resident damages, and vacancy loss in accordance with HUD regulations, the Special Claims Guidebook, and other program requirements or HUD directives.

• Work with external customers on timely and accurate implementation of gross rent changes.

• Provide technical assistance to and customer training to agency external customers.

• 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 working with the HUD Section 8 project based rental assistance program, or affordable housing experience, such as compliance or property management.

• A bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or Statistics may substitute for 12 months of experience OR an Associate degree in the above field may substitute for 6 months.

• Analytical skills and the ability to read, interpret, reconcile, and balance financial data and identify inconsistencies.

• Experience working with state, local and federal affordable housing programs, policy, rules, and legislation.

• Knowledge and understanding of the role contract administrators play in HUD’s Project Based Section 8 program.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners.

• Ability to effectively communication issues and concepts of moderate complexity, both orally and in writing

• Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks while complying with recurring, strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of direct, relevant experience working with HUDs TRACS system, and/or experience with federally subsidized housing program management.

• Certified Occupancy Specialist or Assisted Housing Manager or similar professional certification.

• Three (3) years of experience working with large databases and data management.

• 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.

A certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

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.