MWBE/SDVOB Contract Compliance Analyst

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•New York, NY

64d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation's largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities. Position Objective: The incumbent will be responsible for supporting current business processes and providing input regarding opportunities to enhance efficiency/effectiveness. The incumbent will contribute to documenting business processes, gathering data, and ensuring that contractors adhere to established regulations and goals in consultation with the Sr. Director - Audits, Investigations & Contract Compliance and the Deputy Chief Diversity Officer. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the on-going assessment and reporting of MWDBE and SDVOB participation on MTA's federal and state funded contracts; ensuring MWDBE and SDVOB information is accurately and timely entered into the contract management databases; updating and maintaining related Contract Compliance electronic files, conducting related research, collecting and analyzing data; reviewing and providing recommendations for departmental processes and procedures; enhancing and providing administrative support for payment verifications and reporting as requested; and detailed review of contact records related to MWDBE and SDVOB Contract Compliance. This position operates within well-defined procedures and precedents, with readily available support and guidance for handling complex or unusual situations.

Requirements

Must be able to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
These tasks require a strong attention to detail and excellent organization and presentation skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies, with input and direction from the Sr. Director - Audits, Investigations & Contract Compliance. External agencies may include the Governor's Office for New York State, MTA Inspector General's Office, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities.
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills; as well as demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
A Bachelor's Degree or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of one (1)1 year of professional level experience in Compliance, Audit, Procurement, or Contract work, or 4 years of professional work in business.
Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations governing programs.
Knowledge and understanding of research techniques, including data collection, data analysis, issue identification, and problem resolution.
Must be willing and able to travel throughout the MTA service area as required.
Must be effective in doing research on contractors and record checking under circumstances where full contractor cooperation may be difficult or lacking.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in monitoring and reviewing construction scopes of work and cost estimating of the various trades is preferred.
Knowledge of MTA's MWDBE and SDVOB programs and objectives preferred.
Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Review all agency requisitions/requirements for goods, services, and capital related contracts to establish MWDBE and SDVOB participation goals. Responsible for identifying M/W/DBE's and SDVOBs capable of providing goods and services to establish the required M/W/DBE and SDVOB participation goals.
Perform accurate and timely management of contracts by inputting data into the NYS Contract System. Monitor input of the Prime Contractors' monthly payment reports within the NYS Contract System and conduct follow-up for any late submissions to assist Managerial staff.
Provide administrative support and reporting. Assist in gathering information for reports, including doing analysis on a timely basis for management review on various contracts. Review the relevant reports and processes to make recommendations for MWDBE and SDVOB compliance by reviewing processes and recommending workflow efficiency enhancements.
Monitor input of the Prime Contractors' monthly payment reports within the NYS Contract System and conduct follow-up for any late submissions.
Assist with generating, analyzing, and creating PowerPoint presentations for MTA Audit Committee and MTA Diversity Committee board meetings, and assist supervisory staff to analyze and prepare contract compliance staff meeting materials on closed contracts and the receipt of subcontractor agreements.
Provide system support to Contract Compliance Managers, MTA Agencies, and contractors, and identify system enhancements to improve business processes.
Monitor a portfolio of 25-50 contracts for compliance with M/WBE, SDVOB, and DBE goals; ensuring that Prime Contractors are meeting program requirements and submitting reports as required by contract documents.
Other duties as assigned.

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