Manager, ISS, Prevailing Wage

Job Description

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 staff on engagements, and contributes to thought leadership and practice development.

• Provides 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.
• Supports contractors during DOL investigations and serves as an interface with DOL as needed.
• Applies regulatory knowledge and facts and circumstances to evaluate investigative findings and/or compliance practices.
• Prepares historical calculations to remediate prior non‑compliances and provides alternative options for settlements and payments as applicable.
• Reviews and develops client policies, procedures, and other tools for compliance purposes.
• Supports requests for equitable adjustment, claims, debarment proceedings, and other disputes associated with labor law compliance.
• Serves as a technical resource for client questions as they arise.
• Assists directors and partners with client proposals and scoping/qualifying opportunities.
• Participates 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.
• Contributes to thought leadership, such as authoring articles/white papers or presentations for webinars and conferences, and strategically develops a strong network to build a brand in the market as a subject matter expert.
• Other duties as required.

• Assists in workload supervision, scheduling, development, and training of associates and senior associates.
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by associates and senior associates.
• Trains associates and senior associates on firm methodologies and subject matters.
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Five (5) or more years of relevant federal contracting experience. Knowledge of FAR, SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Executive Orders required. Experience with the Inflation Reduction Act preferred.
• Computer Skills:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Skills:
  Excellent verbal and written communication (business/report writing), strong analytical and research skills, solid organizational skills, ability to multitask and meet project deadlines, ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

National salary range: $110,000 - $140,000. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.