Procurement Compliance Analyst - Public Transit

FedWriters, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Compliance Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

You will review how public transit agencies manage federally funded procurements, test procurement files, draft findings, and help deliver training. The role involves some onsite work at FTA headquarters in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule and occasional travel within the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of compliance testing and/or audit experience related to governmental or contractual requirements.
• Strong analytical and training skills; ability to explain complex requirements to non-experts.
• Root-cause analysis, accurate and concise report writing, and professional oral presentations.
• Public transit or FTA grant-recipient experience and knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 procurement standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement system reviews, including file testing and site visits.
• Lead or support special assignments, technical assistance and corrective action reviews.
• Draft review reports and technical memoranda.
• Identify compliance risks, trace root causes and recommend fixes.
• Help develop training content and support recipient workshops.
• Explain complex federal requirements to non-expert audiences.

Skills

Compliance testing

Audit experience

Public transit knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Report writing

Training skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Procurement Compliance Analyst - Public Transit

Location US-DC-Washington

ID 2026-2568

Overview

Join our team as a Procurement Compliance Analyst and support the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) by reviewing how public transit agencies manage federally funded procurements. You will test procurement files, draft findings and help deliver training, ensure transit agencies understand and meet federal requirements.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**Work Schedule and Location:

Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, typically eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week with some onsite work at FTA headquarters in Washington, DC. Some travel within the US as required.Occasional availability to support FTA emergency response technical assistance as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement system reviews, including file testing and site visits
• Lead or support special assignments, technical assistance and corrective action reviews
• Draft review reports and technical memoranda
• Identify compliance risks, trace root causes and recommend fixes
• Help develop training content and support recipient workshops
• Explain complex federal requirements to non-expert audiences

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• 4+ years of professional experience, including progressively responsible compliance testing and/or audit roles related to governmental or contractual requirements
• Strong analytical and training skills and experience
• Proven ability to identify risks in public transit management, verify compliance and present solutions
• Proven ability to explain complex requirements to non-experts
• Root-cause analysis, accurate and concise report writing, and professional oral presentations
• Public transit or FTA grant-recipient experience
• Experience with Single Audits, OIG or GAO audits, or federal grants compliance
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 procurement standards

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.