Senior Lead Counsel Procurement and Contracts (Program Manager Specialist IX)

Position Summary

The Senior Lead Counsel, Procurement and Contracts will provide management, counsel, representation and supervision of the Procurement and Contracts Practice within the Commercial Transactions Center of Excellence, under the supervision of the General Counsel and Managing Counsel – Commercial Transactions. The Senior Lead Counsel, Procurement and Contracts is responsible for developing, implementing, and providing legal support for contracting and procurement policies and for providing strategic leadership to transform the way MassDOT and the MBTA does business in the marketplace. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to the business units of MassDOT and the MBTA on procurement and contract related matters to advance MassDOT and MBTA priorities.

• Develop sourcing policy and strategies and design solutions to improve procurement and contracting procedures and delivery of related legal services.

• Handle legal challenges related to MassDOT and MBTA procurements, including interpretation of current contracts. Identify procurement and contracting risks and develop risk allocation solutions. Identify resistance and performance gaps and work to implement corrective actions.

• Provide comments to and propose drafts of proposed federal and state laws and regulations related to MassDOT and MBTA procurement and contracting authority. Interpret federal and state requirements related to solicitations by MassDOT and the MBTA to select vendors and contractors. Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Lead MassDOT’s and the MBTA’s procurement and contracting modernization efforts and develop best practices related to contract management.

• Provide analysis, recommendations and reports to General Counsel.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Pre-Hire Process

A finalist for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a criminal record check, Department of Revenue (DOR) check, and employment references. 

About MassDOT 

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. 

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.   

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. 

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. 

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.  

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. 

Applicants must have at least (A) seven (7) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in a particular specialty (i.e. scientific, professional, or technical) and must possess current license and/or registration requirements established for the performance of the position, of which (B) at least three (3) years must have been in a  managerial capacity.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us. 

• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722. 

• For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935. 

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.