Procurement Compliance Manager

This is a position-specific recruitment.

The MTA Office of Procurement is currently recruiting for the role of Procurement Compliance Manager (Administrator IV). The responsibilities of the Procurement Compliance Manager include leading, implementing, and managing the Office of Procurement's Contracts and Purchasing Unit compliance processes and ensuring consistency with the MTA, MDOT, Department of General Services Office of State Procurement (DGS OSP), and the Board of Public Works (BPW) policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Additionally, the Procurement Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the integrity, compliance, and efficiency of the Office of Procurement Contracts and Purchasing Unit's procurement activities.

This position works closely with the MTA Office of Audits and conducts comprehensive audit reviews of all MTA procurement files and processes to verify adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The Procurement Compliance Manager oversees the preparation and submission of regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in compliance reporting. Additionally, the role is instrumental in identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within the procurement function. This position requires a comprehensive understanding, accurate interpretation, and precise application of Federal and State laws, regulations, policies, and practices, as well as MTA procedures and guidelines related to procurements and regulatory reporting requirements. This position supervises other employees and receives general supervision from the Deputy Director of Contracts.

The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Hybrid telework schedules are available for this position.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. *Four years of experience must include ensuring compliance with procurement programs and regulatory reporting and employee supervision with direct responsibility for overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, and exercising responsibility for the development of policies and/or procedures. *

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

To Apply:

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:MDOT Benefits Guide

The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).

Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.