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Compliance Specialist - ( 25000061 )

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs administrative and compliance support activities under general supervision to ensure adherence to the Authority’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Programs. Supports the contract compliance process through data management, report preparation, and vendor coordination.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides administrative support for contract compliance activities including scheduling, document preparation, vendor list management, and database updates. Supports Coordinators and Senior Coordinators as needed.

Assists with contract-specific goal setting and evaluation processes.

Conducts site visits to construction projects to verify compliance with contract and DBE/SBE requirements and applicable regulations.

Supports the creation of DBE statistical reports and documentation required by the FTA and Authority.

Participates in outreach activities to help grow the DBE/SBE vendor pool.

Performs related duties as assigned.

CHALLENGES

* Interpreting and applying evolving federal compliance regulations.

* Promoting understanding of DBE/SBE program requirements to vendors.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Foundational knowledge of federal, state, and local DBE/SBE program regulations.

* Understanding of contract and vendor administration processes.

* Intermediate Microsoft 365 skills; experience with B2GNow preferred.

* Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.

* Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General office environment.

* Occasionally required to travel to field locations within the Chicago Metropolitan Area.

* Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods and constant use of office equipment.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

* Personal computer and related software (Word, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).

* Compliance software (B2GNow).

* Standard office equipment.

**Additional Details:** Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

Please click link below to review the benefits offered at the CTA.

https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

**Primary Location** : USA-Illinois-Chicago

**Job** : Diversity & Small Business Compliance

**Job Posting** : Aug 1, 2025, 5:38:41 PM

**Position Type:** : Full-time Permanent (FTP)

**Req ID:** 25000061