Compliance Specialist, SBO

RTD; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks a Compliance Officer to manage SBO/DBE/SBE compliance on locally funded contracts. You will review documents, monitor goals, and report findings to vendors and RTD leadership.

You will lead outreach at community events, promote RTD contracting opportunities, and ensure compliance with labor, procurement, and related regulations. An Associate’s degree and two years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR, psychology, OD, sociology, legal studies, or public administration.
• Two years of experience in project management, compliance, or administrative support on managing projects.
• Experience in analyzing business processes and developing reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor DBE/SBE goals and track compliance across projects.
• Deliver presentations on SBE program requirements before solicitations.
• Conduct field interviews and investigate labor compliance issues.
• Support outreach events and promote RTD contracting opportunities.
• Prepare reports and update participation data monthly.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Associate degree in HR, psychology, OD, sociology, legal studies, or public administration

Job description

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position ensures compliance with RTD’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs in accordance with US DOT DBE Regulation 49 CFR Part 26. This position will actively monitor locally funded contract compliance related to SBE program requirements. This position completes DBE/SBE goal assessments by reviewing documents, cross-checking contract requirements, and monitoring labor compliance on assigned projects. This position advertise and promotes RTD contracting opportunities at outreach and community events.

SBO Compliance

• Conducts goal assessment reviews to establish DBE/SBE goals and identifies the capability of small business firms that can perform specific tasks based on the project scope of work utilizing Disadvantage, Small, Minority, or Women owned certified directories.
• Delivers presentations related to SBE program and contract requirements prior to contract solicitation and during the pre-construction or kick-off meetings.
• Monitors DBE/SBE goal attainment from awarded primes and subcontractors through monthly review of DBE/SBE compliance forms and update monthly participation reports for the assigned locally funded projects to ensure compliance processes and standards are attained.
• Investigates compliance issues, conducts on-site monitoring visits, prepares written reports of findings and makes recommendations to vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Participates in DBE/SBE outreach programs including small business forums, trade shows, workshops, and other marketing and development activities.
• Attends various organizational, Chambers of Commerce and agencies outreach events to communicate and present RTD’s upcoming contracting opportunities as well as promoting firms to receive certification via RTD’s SBE certification program.
• Collects requisite information from relevant stakeholders and supports data entry for required reporting to fulfill compliance requirements with Davis Bacon Act, Federal regulation, and RTD labor compliance requirements.
• Conducts field interviews with contractors and subcontractor’s employees to investigate labor compliance related with prevailing wages.

Other

• All job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Sociology, Legal Studies, or Public Administration required or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in project management, project compliance, or administrative support on managing projects that includes coordinating events, reporting, and presenting responsibilities.
• Experience in analyzing and evaluating business processes and developing reports.

OR

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Competencies & Characteristics

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to minority/women business enterprise, small business development and procurement programs.
• Knowledge of applicable governmental procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate specialized information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to effectively respond to inquiries, maintain positive working relationships, and provide support to RTD teams, business partners, and community members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, contractors, business owners, community organizations, and members of the public.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.

Working Environment And Physical Requirements

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

Career Map

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Compliance Officer, SBO

Position close date: 10/2/2026 at 11:59PM.

Pay Range

$65,177.00 - $92,062.25 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at [e-mail], or the Talent Acquisition team [e-mail]. To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experiences at the time of application.