Principal Business Development Specialist Programs and Special Projects – Compliance Operations

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time--and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• As a member of NJ TRANSITs Office of Business Development (OBD), leads and performs the administration of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program requirements for contract compliance, in accordance with federal regulation 49 CFR part 26, for all NJ TRANSIT procurement-based programs and special projects including but not limited to NJ TRANSITs Task Order Contract (TOC) program, Job Order Contract (JOC) program andNJ TRANSITGRID project.
• Leads and performs all aspects of the on-going monitoring, evaluation and continuing good faith efforts of the various contractors DBE/SBE/DVOB utilization and goal attainment, in conformance to the applicable requirements of the contract, federal and state regulations and NJ TRANSIT policy governing procurement activities.
• Works with the various project managers, Procurement and the contractors to ensure ongoing efforts to meet DBE/SBE/DVOB goals and increase DBE utilization are identified and considered for any new additional work, especially for change orders to the project.
• Interfaces regularly and consistently with contractors/DBEs/SBEs/DVOBs to obtain feedback and reports on processes, provide technical guidance, and identify any potential performance/partnership issues or concerns.
• Manages performance concerns and payment disputes.
• Facilitates, negotiates and supports resolution of disputes and complaints between contractors, DBEs/SBEs/DVOBs and/or NJ TRANSIT.
• Provides direction/guidance in the review, research, evaluation and contract resolution of related DBE issues.
• Recommends and implements appropriate remedies (i.e. withhold payment of invoices, assess liquidated damages) when/if contractors or DBEs/SBEs/DVOBs are in breach of compliance aspects of contracts.
• Leads efforts toward enhanced DBE/SBE/DVOB compliance oversight related to NJ TRANSIT procurement-based programs and special projects.
• Partners with project managers to develop, implement, manage and enhance the process for compliance investigations at the various project sites, and various contractor/DBE/SBE/DVOB offices.
• Reviews contractor/subcontractor payroll records and copies of cancelled checks to ensure prompt payment and commercially useful function.
• Coordinates with Internal Audit (IA) to perform enhanced reviews and support the timely delivery of DBE/SBE/DVOB fraud monitoring deliverables as needed / requested.
• Develops 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.
• Supervises, supports and provides directly (as needed) 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.
• Leads and performs 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.
• Develops and implements quality assurance and quality controls (e.g. Peer review, Manager/Director signoff.) for key OBD processes applicable to DBE/SBE/DVOB compliance management for programs and special projects to ensure work performance is aligned with OBD polices, 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.
• Supports and partners with OBD Compliance Operations on OBD programs and initiatives, as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from a US Department of Education accredited college or university, 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.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, business partnership management, professional communication (oral and written) and presentation skills required.
• 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.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401(a), 401(b), 401(k)?Retirement Plans - up to 9% employer contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Commuter Benefits

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.