Procurement Compliance Analyst - Public Transit

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) seeks a Procurement Compliance Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration by reviewing how public transit agencies manage federally funded procurements.

The role includes testing procurement files, drafting findings, and helping deliver training. Hybrid schedule with some on-site work at FTA headquarters in Washington, DC, and occasional travel within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of professional compliance testing and/or audit experience 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.

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

Analytical skills

Training skills

Report writing

Oral presentations

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution

Job description

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.

• 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

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

Desired

• 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

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
• Dental 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.

Negotiable