Program Integrity Specialist

Program Integrity Specialist

Position Open : November 21, 2025 Position Close : December 6, 2025

Salary : $62,837,821 - $71,707

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. Its mission is to create affordable housing options, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a better Nashville. MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $185 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

Under direction of the Assistant Director of Rental Assistance the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Integrity Specialist investigates potential fraud, abuse, and noncompliance within the federally funded housing program. They perform file reviews, conduct research, and work with other agencies to ensure the integrity of the program and recover overpaid funds. The PI Specialist must be able to understand and apply program regulations, provide excellent internal and external customer service both in person, over the phone, and through e-mail.

Duties and Responsibilities

Investigative and Compliance Activities

• Receives charges and complaints of program violations and fraud from specialists, other staff, and public, via telephone calls, written reports, and web mail reports regarding tenants, landlords, and / or applicants.
• Research information using third-party sources and the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system to identify discrepancies in reported income or participant status and takes appropriate action.
• Investigate reported changes in income, expenses, and participant status to determine if fraudulent information has been reported resulting in deficient participant rent portions and Housing Assistant Payment (HAP)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Case Management and Reporting