Public Sector Procurement Compliance Leader

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

Retirement Plans

Job summary

NJ Transit Corporation in Newark, NJ is seeking a Procurement & Compliance specialist to research statutes, advise on regulatory frameworks, and assist procurement packages to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. This role supports leadership in policy planning and document control.

You will maintain systems of record, develop templates, and coordinate training to drive efficient procurement processes, while collaborating with multiple departments to address compliance and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/law or related field.
• Eight years of relevant experience required.
• Master’s degree, professional license, or certification preferred.
• Government sector and paralegal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research local, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and case law to support procurement activities.
• Analyze and advise on statutes and regulations; provide impact analysis to leadership.
• Draft legal justifications for procurements and assist with regulatory compliance.
• Maintain compliance with federal/state regulations and internal policies.
• Assist with documentation control, training, and policy updates.
• Collaborate with leadership and other departments on compliance matters.
• Plan, track, and report work to ensure efficient procurement operations.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Leadership

Procurement

Contract writing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Law, or related area

Master’s Degree, Professional License, or Certification preferred

Tools

ECMS

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Oracle ERP

Kronos

Bid Express

Job description

NJ Transit Corporation in Newark, NJ is seeking a Procurement & Compliance specialist to research statutes, advise on regulatory frameworks, and assist procurement packages to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. This role supports leadership in policy planning and document control.

You will maintain systems of record, develop templates, and coordinate training to drive efficient procurement processes, while collaborating with multiple departments to address compliance and reporting