Manager, ISS, Prevailing Wage

Overview

Manager, ISS, Prevailing Wage at BDO USA

The ISS Manager, Prevailing Wage supports client projects to assist federal contractors and federal funding recipients with compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour requirements, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), and related Executive Orders. This position may also support client projects in connection with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Responsibilities include assisting with training, compliance assessments, implementation of compliance programs, mock audits, navigating DOL investigations and disputes, and providing ad hoc compliance advice. The Manager acts as a client contact, executes on client engagement needs, supervises and trains BDO staff on engagements, and contributes to thought leadership and practice development.

Location:

Austin, TX (as listed in the job description). Salary information is provided below in the Compensation section.

• Provide guidance and solutions to assist clients with federal contractor/federal funding recipient labor law requirements (SCA, DBRA, FLSA, etc.), including compliance assessments, mock audits, process/system recommendations and implementation, and training
• Support contractors during DOL investigations and serve as an interface with DOL as needed
• Apply regulatory knowledge to evaluate investigative findings and compliance practices
• Prepare historical calculations to remediate prior non-compliances and provide alternative options for settlements and payments as applicable
• Review and develop client policies, procedures, and other tools for compliance purposes
• Support requests for equitable adjustment, claims, debarment proceedings, and other disputes associated with labor law compliance
• Serve as a technical resource for client questions as they arise
• Assist Directors and Partners with client proposals and scoping/qualifying opportunities
• Participate in firm development activities and marketing initiatives, including attending and speaking at conferences, networking, developing internal and external practice development opportunities, and identifying cross servicing opportunities
• Contribute to thought leadership, such as authoring articles/white papers or presentations for webinars and conferences, and strategically develop a strong network to build a brand in the market as a subject matter expert
• Other duties as required

• Assist in workload supervision, scheduling, development, and training of associates and senior associates
• Review and evaluate work prepared by associates and senior associates
• Train associates and senior associates on firm methodologies and subject matters
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Five (5) or more years of relevant federal contracting experience
• Experience with FAR, SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Executive Orders, required
• Experience with the Inflation Reduction Act, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and research abilities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a deadline-driven environment

National Range: $110,000 - $140,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $110,000 - $140,000

Maryland Range: $110,000 - $140,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

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