Compliance Operations Principal

3 weeks ago


Newark, New Jersey, United States NJ TRANSIT Full time
Compliance Operations Principal

At NJ TRANSIT, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time. As a Compliance Operations Principal, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our procurement-based programs and special projects comply with federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and perform the administration of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program requirements for contract compliance.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and ensure good faith efforts of contractors DBE/SBE/DVOB utilization and goal attainment.
  • Work with project managers, Procurement, and contractors to ensure ongoing efforts to meet DBE/SBE/DVOB goals and increase DBE utilization.
  • Interface regularly with contractors/DBEs/SBEs/DVOBs to obtain feedback and reports on processes, provide technical guidance, and identify potential performance/partnership issues or concerns.
  • Manage performance concerns and payment disputes.
  • Facilitate, negotiate, and support resolution of disputes and complaints between contractors, DBEs/SBEs/DVOBs, and/or NJ TRANSIT.
  • Provide direction/guidance in the review, research, evaluation, and contract resolution of related DBE issues.
  • Recommend and implement appropriate remedies when contractors or DBEs/SBEs/DVOBs are in breach of compliance aspects of contracts.
  • Lead efforts toward enhanced DBE/SBE/DVOB compliance oversight related to NJ TRANSIT procurement-based programs and special projects.
  • Partner with project managers to develop, implement, manage, and enhance the process for compliance investigations at project sites and contractor/DBE/SBE/DVOB offices.
  • Review contractor/subcontractor payroll records and copies of cancelled checks to ensure prompt payment and commercially useful function.
  • Coordinate with Internal Audit (IA) to perform enhanced reviews and support the timely delivery of DBE/SBE/DVOB fraud monitoring deliverables as needed/requested.
  • Develop reports and communication pieces on enhanced efforts to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the DBE/SBE/DVOB aspects of NJ TRANSIT procurement-based programs and special projects.
  • Supervise, support, and provide training, guidance, and coaching to OBD team members, DBE contractors, consultant teammates, and internal business partners on all aspects of the DBE/SBE/DVOBs programs applicable to compliance management for NJ TRANSIT procurement-based programs and special projects.
  • Lead and perform the development/enhancement of training and informational materials, forms, and all standard documentation for all new and existing OBD processes applicable to DBE/SBE/DVOB compliance management for programs and special projects.
  • Develop and implement quality assurance and quality controls for key OBD processes applicable to DBE/SBE/DVOB compliance management for programs and special projects to ensure work performance is aligned with OBD policies, standards, goals, and objectives.
  • Represent OBD at and participate in internal/external business meetings, outreach events, workshops, and training events, interagency and interdepartmental functions, as needed.
  • Support and partner with OBD Compliance Operations on OBD programs and initiatives, as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of work experience in a professional/corporate setting, including at least four (4) years of applied experience in public or private sector D/S/M/W/BE program administration or Procurement/Contract Administration (in a compliance function) at the federal and/or state level.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in project management, business partnership management, professional communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and operationalize productivity reports. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency required.
  • Experience working successfully in a metrics-driven business environment preferred.
  • One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(a), 401(b), 401(k) Retirement Plans (up to 9% employer contribution)

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status.



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