Senior Contracts Specialist (Vendor Relations)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•New York, NY

65d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Contract Specialist (Vendor Relations) will be responsible for conducting and overseeing in-depth research, analysis, background reviews, and Investigations concerning contractors, consultants, and suppliers' business integrity, ethics, and overall performance to facilitate informed responsibility determinations. The position will perform background checks and other activities in support of MTA's vendor vetting evaluation process.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Law, Government Contracting, or a related field.
Must have a minimum of four (4) years of business experience, preferably with exposure to contracts and procurement activities.
Knowledge of public sector procurement management principles, government project administration, and government bid process.
Knowledge of contract terminology, terms and conditions, procurement, and construction management (including construction scheduling).
Familiarity and experience with relevant local, state, and federal laws, including federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills (oral and written).
Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite and document management software.

Responsibilities

Provides advanced Vendor Relations support to management within the Vendor Relations Division.
Collect and analyze vendor data for timely preparation of vendor due diligence.
Interact with multiple departments and agencies for required shared information.
Conducts research leveraging internal and external databases capturing contractor, consultant (subcontractor and sub-consultant), and performance data.
Research, review, evaluate, and analyze complicated court rulings, civil and criminal judgments, and other legal and business materials for Contractor Responsibility Background Reports.
Creates, manages, and maintains a filing system storing necessary documents related to past and present vendor performance matters to promote the efficient operations of the Vendor Relations Department.
Manage priorities, assignments, and tasks to enhance Vendor Relations timelines.
Provide guidance and training for team members.
Level one review and approval of completed vendor background checks.
Provide status updates on the relevant tasks and activities to senior management as required.