Sr. Procurement Compliance Analyst - Public Transit

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; 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.) in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Procurement Compliance Analyst to lead procurement system reviews for Federal Transit Administration programs, coordinate site visits, and craft findings that guide compliant use of federal funds.

You will train staff, present findings to senior executives, and drive corrective actions across transit agencies, with occasional travel and on-site duties at FTA HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of professional experience in senior program and project leadership in the public transit industry, including at least 5 years of public transit experience (managing a consulting team on transit projects counts).
• Proven management of complex programs of increasing size and difficulty.
• Proven communication with senior executives, orally and in writing, on complex transit issues.
• Strong analytical and training skills and experience.
• Proven ability to identify risks in transit management and verify compliance and present solutions.
• Proven root-cause analysis and ability to research multiple issues at once.
• Accurate, concise, timely report writing and professional oral presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement system reviews from document requests and scoping through on-site visits and exit conferences.
• Test procurement files and practices against federal requirements and identify risks.
• Author draft and final review reports, technical memoranda and monthly progress reports.
• Lead special assignments, technical assistance and corrective action support for transit agencies.
• Build training content and present at two-day recipient workshops.
• Brief senior transit executives and federal staff on findings and solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Public transit knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Root-cause analysis

Report writing

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TrAMS

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Procurement Compliance Analyst and support the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) by leading procurement system reviews of public transit agencies. You will lead site visits, find root causes and write clear findings reports, ensure transit agencies spend federal funds in compliance with federal procurement rules.

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.

• Lead procurement system reviews from document requests and scoping through on-site visits and exit conferences
• Test procurement files and practices against federal requirements and identify risks
• Author draft and final review reports, technical memoranda and monthly progress reports
• Lead special assignments, technical assistance and corrective action support for transit agencies
• Build training content and present at two-day recipient workshops
• Brief senior transit executives and federal staff on findings and solutions

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• 8+ years of professional experience in senior program and project leadership in the public transit industry, including at least 5 years of public transit experience (managing a consulting team on transit projects counts)
• Proven management of complex programs of increasing size and difficulty
• Proven communication with senior executives, orally and in writing, on complex transit issues
• Strong analytical and training skills and experience
• Proven ability to identify risks in transit management and operations, verify compliance and present solutions
• Proven root-cause analysis and ability to research multiple issues at once
• Accurate, concise, timely report writing and professional oral presentations

Desired

• Experience leading FTA procurement system, triennial or state management reviews
• Expertise in 2 CFR Part 200 and federal transit third-party procurement requirements
• Transit agency procurement or contracting leadership experience
• Familiarity with FTA systems such as TrAMS

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