About the role
Job Summary:
The ISS Senior Associate, Prevailing Wage supports client engagements involving federal contractor and federal funding recipient compliance with Department of Labor wage and hour requirements, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, and applicable Executive Orders. The position supports prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Responsibilities include compliance assessments, mock audits, compliance program implementation, historical calculations, client training, investigation support, and preparation of client deliverables. The Senior Associate serves as a client contact, applies technical knowledge to engagement needs, reviews work prepared by associates, and contributes to practice development and thought leadership activities.
Job Duties:
Provides guidance and compliance solutions for federal contractor and federal funding recipient labor law requirements, including SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, Executive Orders, and related requirements
Supports compliance assessments, mock audits, process reviews, system recommendations, and compliance program implementation
Supports contractors during Department of Labor investigations and coordinates information requests
Applies regulatory requirements and documented facts to evaluate investigative findings and compliance practices
Prepares historical calculations to remediate prior noncompliance and evaluates settlement and payment options
Reviews and develops client policies, procedures, training materials, and compliance tools
Supports requests for equitable adjustment, claims, debarment proceedings, and other labor law disputes
Responds to client questions as a technical resource for prevailing wage and federal contracting requirements
Prepares engagement workpapers, analyses, reports, presentations, and other client deliverables
Conducts client interviews, research, data analysis, and document reviews
Assists with client training related to wage and hour requirements, prevailing wage compliance, and apprenticeship requirements
Reviews work prepared by associates and provides documented feedback
Assists with workload supervision, scheduling, engagement coordination, and staff development
Trains associates and senior associates on firm methodologies and prevailing wage subject matter
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
Assists Directors and Partners with proposals, opportunity qualification, engagement scoping, and project planning
Participates in conferences, networking activities, marketing initiatives, and cross-servicing opportunities
Contributes to thought leadership through articles, white papers, webinars, conference presentations, and other market-facing materials
Develops professional relationships with clients, colleagues, industry contacts, and federal contracting professionals
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education
Bachelor’s degree, required
Advanced degree in law, public policy, business administration, human resources, or labor relations, preferred
Experience
Four (4) or more years of federal contracting, labor compliance, prevailing wage, or wage and hour experience, required
Experience applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation, SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, and applicable Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Executive Orders, required
Experience supporting Department of Labor investigations, audits, disputes, or compliance reviews, preferred
Experience with Inflation Reduction Act prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, preferred
Experience reviewing and developing compliance policies, procedures, training materials, and internal controls, preferred
Experience supervising, reviewing, or training professional staff, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
N/A
Software
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
Experience with data analysis, document management, workflow, or research platforms, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of federal contracting labor requirements and Department of Labor compliance practices
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including business writing and report preparation
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with consistent attention to detail
Ability to analyze regulatory requirements and apply requirements to documented facts
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Ability to follow documented procedures and apply specific laws, regulations, and firm methodologies
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, federal agencies, engagement teams, and firm leadership
Ability to review work products and provide constructive feedback
Ability to train staff on technical subject matter and engagement procedures
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling client information and investigation materials
Ability to travel for client engagements, conferences, and training activities
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $90,000 - $120,000
Maryland Range: $90,000 - $120,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $120,000
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
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We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits\* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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\*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and four or more years of federal contracting, labor compliance, or prevailing wage experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and knowledge of federal labor laws (FLSA, SCA, DBRA, CWHSSA)
- Ability to analyze regulations, manage projects, communicate effectively, and maintain confidentiality
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