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Procurement Analyst

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Sep 23, 2019

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Analyst, Purchasing Manager and Buyer
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor 's degree in Business Administration, Economics or related field
    • In lieu of Bachelor's degree a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of responsible experience in public or private sector business planning or analysis may be considered

Experience
  • Four (4) years of experience in public agency procurement and responding to audits.

Certification/Licensure
  • N/A

Preferred

Experience
  • Prior experience working with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

The Procurement Analyst plans, establishes, analyzes and evaluates procurement and materials programs; reviews proposed contractual actions for compliance with regulatory requirements, generally recognized business and procurement practices, develops policies and procedures; and guides and advices others concerning a variety of procurement issues. The incumbent exercises significant initiative and expert judgment in interpreting and applying procurement policy procedures to specific procurement contract situations as well as formulating policies/procedures and exercises considerable judgment in evaluating the adequacy of contract administration and recommending improvements for the execution of contract administration functions that are performed by contracting officers and program personnel.

Essential Functions
  • Analyzes and evaluates procurement policies, plans, methods and actions within the Office of Procurement and Materials and serves as the technical authority on matters concerning internal procedures. Makes recommendations and initiates the development, of new and revised procurement policy and methods within the Authority.
  • Reviews Federal and Authority rules, regulations, and directives affecting procurement, and recommends changes in procedure to comply with the relevant laws and Procurement Policy. Monitors and evaluates the procurement and material functions to ensure compliance with a wide variety of Federal and Authority regulations.
  • Reviews the administration of all Authority procurement contracts to determine compliance with laws regulations, court decisions, recognized business practices and other policies. Resolves critical problems and develops improved approaches for use Authority wide. Ensures that appropriate actions are taken by contracting officers and other program personnel. Ensures that deliverables are successfully delivered on time within the contract cost or price, and the government's interests are protected through proper and timely contract administration actions. Identifies and reports deficiencies to the Supervisor, Policy, in the Office of Procurement and Materials. Makes recommendations for corrective actions and to improve Authority contract administration practices.
  • Develops procedures and specific directives for contracting officers in administering all contracts, that result in improved practices, work products (i.e., reports analyzing contract administration performance and recommend methods for making improvements).
  • Selects representative samples of procurement actions for review and analysis and prepares recommendations for maintenance or improvement in the level of their quality.
  • Researches and summarizes laws, regulations, and procedures and distributes summaries to the Office of Procurement staff.
  • Performs all duties related to responding to the Authority's Public Access to Records Policy (PARP).

Other Functions
  • Recommends innovative solutions to previously non-replicated problems and situations within the procurement and material areas.
  • Performs duties related to responding to subpoenas or other legal documents.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Personal Interview
  • Skills Assessments
  • Verification of education and experience
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
  • Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job Descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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