Procurement Analyst

Constellation Inc•Washington, DC

5d•$75,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Constellation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Procurement Analyst to support the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Procurement System Review (PSR) program. This designated key-personnel position conducts PSR oversight reviews; leads special assignments, technical assistance, and corrective action support; drafts reports and technical memoranda; and develops program and training content aligned with FTA policy and guidance. The role helps FTA ensure federal transit funds are spent properly, represents the team in calls, meetings, and conferences, and provides expertise during recipient workshops consistent with FTA policy, manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 4 years of professional experience.
Strong analytical, writing, training, and presentation skills.
Ability to identify risks, find root causes, verify compliance, manage multiple issues at once, and explain complex requirements to non-expert audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement reviews of organizations receiving FTA funding, ensuring federal funds are spent properly and helping recipients strengthen procurement practices.
Prepare for reviews by building information request packages, researching each recipient’s grants, audits, and past reviews, and verifying documents provided by recipients.
Conduct site visits, interview recipient staff, review procurement records, and present preliminary findings to recipients and FTA.
Write clear, accurate review reports and technical memoranda, and maintain complete records in FTA’s oversight system.
Lead special assignments, corrective action support, and technical assistance for recipients, from planning and budgeting through final recommendations.
Design training content, workshop materials, case studies, and online training modules to help recipients understand and meet federal requirements.
Serve as a subject matter expert at recipient oversight workshops and present sessions with COR approval.
Communicate with the COR, FTA regional and program offices, and recipients through calls, meetings, and conferences, ensuring work meets FTA standards and accessibility requirements.