Conduct cost/price analysis as required by applicable policies and statutes, coordinate vendorresponsibility reviews, lead FTA procurement compliance, ensure timely administration of department's Internal Controls process, coordinate department's management of various audits.

Responsibility Reviews/investigations, research on significant adverse information submitted by vendor/contractor. Research and analysis of derogatory information involving corruption, bribery, litigation, white collar crime on current and future contractors of MTA. Review/audit of Federally funded, NY State funded contracts compliance, Cost/Price Analysis of OH rates (FAR 31 reg, 4220.1 F), labor rates, materials; super circular & buy america updatesInternal Controls of contract specialists procurement procedures:Quality controlContract audit close outs;Acts as liaison for procurement audits from OIG, MTA, FTA, and other regulatory organizations.

• Prequalifies 5-10 firms on a daily average for contracts ranging from $100k-$1,000,000+ at any given time• Performs Level 1 investigations and Level 2 research that includes researching databases such as Lexis-Nexis, Experian, court records, media reports, Excluded Party List, OSHA, CA Licensing Bureau and other factors to determine contractor’s credit, licensing and performance history• Communicates with Procurement’s contract administrators regarding new contract solicitations, DEOD personnel regarding SBE/DBE goals and labor compliance• Evaluates contractor’s confidential financial statements and tax returns to determine their financial reliability, and extracts relevant financial information from SEC documents (10K statements)• Produces reports summarizing findings regarding OSHA violations, debarment, lobbying, company ownership, credit history, and tax & UCC liens among other items

Researcher in the Jobs to Move America Campaign at Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy. Responsibilities include: Analysis of procurement contracts of transit agencies around the country, gathering and comparing data of light rail manufacturers, communicating with purchasers and procurement directors, analysis and interpretation of federally funded (FTA) transit contractsLegal intern processing administrative legal claims for the Clean and Safe Ports Campaign. Tasks include, compiling and analyzing financial data, extensive use of excel tables and formulas, interviewing claimants, research, collaborating with the commissioner of labor, communication with legal council, and translation.

Processing new member accounts, resolving claim issues, communicating with members, providers and insurance representatives, translation, attending company meetings, preparing renewal contracts, filing and other common office work.Managed on average 7-10 medical claims at any given time ranging from $10,000-$100,000 Researched and compared health plans for clients of individuals and small groups (companies with less than 50 employees) Explained medical and dental benefits in English and Spanish to individuals and groups Negotiated and resolved claim disputes between claimant, insurance firm and provider of services

Assist brokers with trading models, process new accounts, ad hoc projects.