Vendor Vetting Analyst

With over 30 years of serving the NYC Metropolitan area, Penda Aiken, Inc. is one of the prime talent acquisition firms in the Northeast corridor. Our industry specialists work one-on-one with our clients and candidates, guiding them in finding the right solutions for all parties and delivering customized solutions for the best possible outcome.

Job Description:

• The proposed candidate will be responsible for collecting, maintaining the dissemination of vendor performance data, coordinating all activities relating to responsibility hearings and other vendor associated meetings.


• This position is responsible for data review ensuring that vendor background checks are performed for prime and subcontractors and are accurate, complete, and timely.


• The Consultant will interact with multiple departments/divisions and corporate firms/entities to collect and disseminate information relating to vendor qualification and performance-related issues, ensuring timely completion, integrity, and daily availability of vendor performance data.


• Interact with multiple departments/divisions and corporate firms/entities to collect and disseminate information relating to vendor qualification and performance-related issues.


• Ensure timely completion, integrity, and daily availability of vendor performance data.


• Work through integration with multiple departments/divisions and corporate firms/entities.


• Provide services and resources as needed to support the vendor background checks of vendors for various MTA projects.

• BA/BS from an accredited college in finance, business or public administration, accounting, journalism, engineering, operations research, economics, or a related field.


• 5 years of experience and two years at the managerial or supervisory level; or satisfactory equivalent of education and experience


• Experience in database management, along with knowledge of computer software including, MS Office, particularly Access.


• Experience in conducting data searches utilizing public databases such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and Hoovers.


• Experience in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong analytical, quantitative, and supervisory skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff levels as well as provide executive briefings as required


• Excellent written and communications skills.