About This Role
The Procurement and Contracts Manager position is a critical administrative position for a rapidly growing transit-focused regional public agency. This position will help develop and manage organization-wide procurement processes to ensure compliance with federal and state procurement policies and the agency’s procurement policies and procedures. This position will manage the agency’s contracts and purchases to comply with funding partner policies and overall contract adherence, including procurement and contract responsibilities associated with the QLINE streetcar.
We seek a candidate with experience across multiple business functions of a government agency, from procurement to contract management, financial management, and regulatory compliance. You will report to the Program Director. You will work closely with the Executive Director, QLINE General Manager, Program Directors, evaluation teams, and financial and legal contractors to ensure fair competition for vendors, bidders, and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), including minority and women-owned small businesses. You will help deliver mission-critical program delivery support to the team, the RTA’s board of directors, and regional stakeholders.
You will join a team of passionate, dedicated, and authentic leaders committed to enhancing regional transit across Metro Detroit’s communities, connecting people to where they need to go. This position is hybrid, in-person, 2-3 days a week, located in Downtown Detroit, and works from home.
How to Apply
Submit your application to us by Monday, July 7, 2025 .
Primary Responsibilities
Financial Management (25-35%)
Procurement & Contracts (50-65%)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Education and Experience
Preferred Experience
Benefits
RTA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week. New employees are eligible to join plans offered on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. The benefits package includes:
At-Will Employment
Your employment with the RTA will be "at-will." This means that either you or the RTA may terminate your employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. By accepting this position, you confirm you understand and agree, that this at-will relationship cannot be changed or retracted, either orally or in writing, or by any policy or conduct, unless you receive a document expressly stating that your employment is no longer at-will, which is signed both by you and the Executive Director.
Immigration Laws
For purposes of federal immigration laws, you will be required to provide documentary evidence of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States. Such documentation must be provided on your first day of employment, or your employment relationship with the RTA may be terminated.
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