Procurement Compliance Manager

Procurement Compliance ManagerSalary: $80,541.00 - $125,564.00 AnnuallyLocation: Baltimore CityJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2577-mta-11/25-MSDepartment: Maryland Transit AdministrationOpening Date: 12/02/2025Closing Date: ContinuousThe Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team This is a position-specific recruitment. The MTA Office of Procurement is currently recruiting for the role of Procurement Compliance Manager (Administrator IV). The responsibilities of the Procurement Compliance Manager include leading, implementing, and managing the Office of Procurement's Contracts and Purchasing Unit compliance processes and ensuring consistency with the MTA, MDOT, Department of General Services Office of State Procurement (DGS OSP), and the Board of Public Works (BPW) policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Additionally, the Procurement Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the integrity, compliance, and efficiency of the Office of Procurement Contracts and Purchasing Unit's procurement activities. This position works closely with the MTA Office of Audits and conducts comprehensive audit reviews of all MTA procurement files and processes to verify adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The Procurement Compliance Manager oversees the preparation and submission of regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in compliance reporting. Additionally, the role is instrumental in identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within the procurement function. This position requires a comprehensive understanding, accurate interpretation, and precise application of Federal and State laws, regulations, policies, and practices, as well as MTA procedures and guidelines related to procurements and regulatory reporting requirements. This position supervises other employees and receives general supervision from the Deputy Director of Contracts. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Hybrid telework schedules are available for this position.QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. * Four years of experience must include ensuring compliance with procurement programs and regulatory reporting and employee supervision with direct responsibility for overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, and exercising responsibility for the development of policies and/or procedures. * *Selective qualification recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skill, or ability). No substitution is allowed for a selective qualification.MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.To Apply: You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. Note: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application). The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.We are an equal opportunity employer. MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Issue Date: 12/01/2025.