Assistant Director for Contract Compliance

Unit: Exempt

Department: Procurement

Grade: 13

Salary Range: $76,842.50 - $97,087.70

Posting Date: Friday, July 17, 2026

Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026

Application Procedure: Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your qualification. No phone calls or letters. Submit your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials to jobs@bostonhousing.org. Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026. Please be sure to identify the position you are applying for.

General Description:
ABOUT THE JOB:
Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Assistant Director for Contract Compliance will implement best practice compliance strategies through contract and project monitoring, data analysis, reporting, training, technical assistance, and vendor outreach. This position manages all aspects of BHA’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Section 3 Compliance Programs. Including monitoring compliance throughout the duration of all covered activities ensuring that both programs’ requirements are met for contract awards, periodic payments, and final disbursements.
As the primary authority on contract compliance under these programs, this role will collaborate with BHA departments, residents, businesses, and recipients to coordinate BHA’s contract compliance efforts and related activities. In partnership with the Legal Department, this role will develop and implement forms and procedures for use in BHA’s procurement, contract administration, and compliance plan.
Additionally, this position will assist the BHA Planning, Construction and Development departments with Supplier Diversity compliance, specifically administer the M/WBE and Section 3 policy and well as future contracting policies

Duties & Responsibilities: Manages all aspects of BHA’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Section 3 Compliance Programs, such as:

• Supervises Contract Compliance staff, fellows and interns.
• Directs the implementation of certified payroll monitoring and compliance activities.
• Oversees the implementation and management of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Participation Policy (M/WBE) and the Section 3 Policy.
• Assists in the maximization of MWBE and Section 3 Business participation in all contracts awarded by the Authority.
• Promotes Section 3 hiring from BHA program participants, including but not limited to tenant coordinators on construction projects.
• Monitors compliance and enforcement of the M/WBE Program and analyzes workforce composition goals.
• Monitors recipients’ performance in meeting Section 3 and M/WBE goals.
• Asses and address disparities in contracting to ensure fair, open and competitive procurements and fair use of public resources.
• Ensure workers on BHA-funded construction projects are advised of wage standards required by law, regulation, or contract.
• Monitors subcontracting and employment practices of contracting firms for compliance with relevant law and with contract provisions.
• Provides technical assistance and training to all stakeholders regarding certified payroll reporting, MWBE and Section 3 requirements and best practices to ensure full compliance with regulatory and program mandates for all contractors, sub-contractors, designers, and MBE's/WBEs doing business with BHA.
• Works closely with vendors, including MWBEs and Section 3 Businesses, to foster their ability to bid successfully on Authority contracts.
• Works closely with relevant departments on developing solicitations for Authority procurements, including Request For Proposals (RFP) and Discretionary Procurements, in order to enhance contracting opportunities.
• Assists with the collection, review and compilation of data that will inform various progress reports required by State oversight entities and other reporting needs.
• Makes recommendations to policies and procedures to increase the utilization of Section 3 and MWBE certified firms.
• Consults with and makes recommendations to BHA’s Legal Department with respect to M/WBE and Section 3 Program compliance-related issues, imposition of sanctions, and the processing of Program–related public records requests.
• Makes and issues written determinations regarding BHA Section 3 Program compliance with respect to proposed contract awards.
• Investigates complaints from Section 3 Workers, Targeted Section 3 Workers, and Section 3 Business Concerns.
• Investigates instances and complaints of alleged non-compliance, arrange conferences to resolve problems where appropriate.
• Prepares referral materials for enforcement action when appropriate.
• Prepares and files annual Section 3 Summary Reports and other reporting forms.
• Serves as custodian of records related to all Section 3 Program information and materials.
• Assists BHA Planning, Construction, and Development departments with contract compliance.
• Ensures policies and procedures are current and aligned with State and Federal regulatory requirements, conducting research and benchmarking as necessary.
• Maintains relationships with federal, state, and other organizations for contractor referrals and workforce recruitment.
• Keeps up-to-date with professional knowledge through workshops and publications.
• Develops new procedures, control and reporting mechanisms as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience: A Bachelor's Degree and 3-4 years of contract compliance experience required. Experience in supplier diversity and economic opportunity programs highly preferred. Demonstrable commitment to Civil Rights and knowledge of Federal, State, and local civil rights laws. Previous supervisory duties and program management responsibilities. Knowledge of public contracts, local, state and federal procurement regulations, the construction industry, and other relevant areas are highly advantageous. Excellent verbal and written communication as well as inter-personal skills.
 
BHA BENEFITS:
BHA’s generous benefits package includes 12 paid holidays, 5 personal days, 2 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks of paid sick leave, MBTA discount, participation in the City’s pension plan, and healthcare through the Commonwealth, and much more.                                                            

ABOUT US:
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) fosters sustainable communities by providing quality affordable housing, bringing stability, opportunity, and peace of mind to thousands of low and moderate-income families across Greater Boston and the City of Boston as a whole. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the country, BHA understands housing as a crucial platform for individual, household, and community stability. Through our public housing communities and rental assistance programs, BHA provides housing assistance and services to more than 62,000 low and moderate-income households, including families with children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. As a housing authority, we recognize the historical role that residential segregation has played in the City of Boston. In all aspects of our operations, internally and externally, BHA is committed to breaking down the barriers to justice in housing and related fields that disproportionately impact the communities we serve.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
BHA is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. To the greatest extent possible, it is the policy of BHA to give preference in employment to BHA public housing and leased housing residents, and to low-income persons.