Senior Contracts Specialist; Vendor Relations

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Contracts Legal Services

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently available one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

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.

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.

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.

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

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MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.