PURCHASING & CONTRACT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

PURCHASING & CONTRACT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Immediate Availability

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE), a rapidly growing commuter rail operation connecting Northern Virginia with downtown Washington, DC, is in need of a Purchasing & Contract Compliance Specialist. This individual assists in the administration of small purchases and contract compliance for VRE. They will also be responsible for providing support and guidance to VRE staff to initiate the purchase of goods and services and for monitoring contractor compliance with established requirements following award of a purchase order or contract.

A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, contract management or a relevant field and at least three years of progressively responsible professional experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required. For the complete job description, please see VRE’s website: www.vre.org. This is a full-time position with generous benefits. The projected hiring salary range for this position is $56, 916 - $78,000, depending upon education and prior experience.

VRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Background checks are performed on all new employees.

Due to the high volume of resumes received in response to recent employment postings, no inquiring phone calls or follow-up e-mails will be addressed in relation to this advertisement. Qualified candidates interested in applying should submit a professional styled cover letter, resume, salary history and three confidential references (to include their address, phone number, and e-mail address) by close of business, February 22, 2019, to:

Human Resources Administrator

1500 King St., Suite 202

Alexandria, VA 22314

E-mail: hr@vre.org