Procurement Analyst

The Rehancement Group•Washington, DC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

TRG is seeking Procurement Analysts to support anticipated FTA Procurement System Reviews (PSRs), procurement compliance testing, recipient assistance, and related program oversight activities. Analysts support senior reviewers and may lead or assist with special assignments, targeted technical assistance, and corrective-action support. The position is hybrid, with work at recipient and regional sites as assigned, and travel as needed for procurement reviews, recipient meetings, and training. This is anticipated contract support for the FTA PSR BPA; employment is contingent on contract award and assignment. The position is identified as key personnel. Candidates must be available for assigned work upon award and issuance of the first task order, identify annual work-hour availability for the Phase II staffing plan, and support on-site and virtual review, technical-assistance, and workshop assignments as scheduled. TRG provides competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience, advancement opportunities, and a robust benefits program.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Minimum 4 years of substantive professional experience, including progressively responsible compliance-testing and/or audit roles concerning governmental or contractual requirements.
Strong analytical and training skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify public transit management risks, assess compliance, and propose solutions.
Ability to explain complex requirements to non-expert audiences, identify root causes, research multiple issues, and write timely, accurate reports.
Ability to deliver professional oral presentations; workshop presentations require COR approval.
Availability for assigned work upon award and issuance of the first task order; annual work-hour availability must be identified for the Phase II staffing plan.

Responsibilities

Assist with risk-based procurement system reviews using FTA manuals and SOPs, 2 CFR Part 200 requirements, recipient procurement records, and approved review procedures.
Collect and evaluate recipient information requests, grants, audit and oversight records, procurement policies, prior findings, certifications, and available FTA system information.
Support recipient coordination, scoping worksheets, review work plans, site-visit agendas, interviews, transaction sampling, compliance tests, and entrance and exit conferences.
Identify procurement deficiencies and root causes; draft work papers, preliminary findings, draft and final report sections, technical memoranda, and materials for FTA review and closeout.
Lead or assist with assigned special projects, corrective-action reviews, and targeted recipient technical assistance, including work plans, budgets, and findings assessments.
Provide recipient compliance advice and training without writing or implementing policies or procedures for recipients.
Analyze oversight data and recurring issues; contribute to PSR manuals, information requests, process materials, briefings, and recipient training modules.
Support oversight workshops, webinars, and regional sessions; serve as a workshop presenter only with COR approval.
Maintain complete and accurate correspondence, review files, and records in designated FTA repositories; support Section 508-compliant deliverables.
Support on-site and virtual review, technical-assistance, and workshop assignments as scheduled.