Government Contracts Coordinator

Mississippi Power Co; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Southern Company seeks a Government Compliance Coordinator to manage DBA/DBRA compliance across federal contracts and related programs. The role supports wage determinations, certified payrolls, and reporting requirements while coordinating with Legal, Supply Chain, and project teams.

You will ensure accurate documentation, monitor compliance risks, and assist with onboarding and use of compliance tools and templates across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with federal programs, construction projects, or government contracts.
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act and related wage requirements.
• Experience reviewing contracts and compliance documents for accuracy.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and payroll/compliance tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in full lifecycle of government contract and financial assistance administration.
• Serve as a point of contact for DBA/DBRA compliance on federal contracts and related awards.
• Implement Davis-Bacon wage determinations and payroll compliance processes.
• Coordinate DBRA activities across projects and report on compliance trends.
• Review payroll submissions and contractor documentation for accuracy.
• Escalate material issues and coordinate with legal, supply chain, payroll, and stakeholders.

Skills

Davis-Bacon Act knowledge

DBRA compliance

Project management

Interagency coordination

Microsoft Office

Certified payroll understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/ConstructionMgmt

Tools

Compliance tracking tools

Certified payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Government Compliance Coordinator

*This position offers flexible hybrid work opportunities!!

JOB SUMMARY

The Compliance Coordinator coordinates with various business partners on behalf of SCS Government Contract Compliance to support OPCO/affiliate companies’ compliance with Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), Davis-Bacon Related Acts (DBRA), other prevailing wage requirements and other government contract compliance requirements applicable to federal contracts, financial assistance awards, loan guarantee agreements, and other federally funded/assisted construction activities/awards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist business partners in the Southern system and SCS Government Contracts Compliance Manager in full lifecycle of contract and financial assistance administration including the preparation and review of government contract and financial assistance proposals, and post-award administration to assure compliance with government contract statutes and regulations and federal contract/agreement terms and conditions (including reporting and administrative requirements).

• Serve as a point of contact for DBA/DBRA compliance support and coordination activities for covered federal contracts, financial assistance awards, loan guarantee agreements, and related project activities.

• Assist business partners and project teams with implementation of applicable Davis-Bacon requirements, including wage determinations, labor standards obligations, certified payroll expectations, posting requirements, and related compliance processes.

• Coordinate DBRA compliance activities across multiple projects and phases, including planning, procurement, contract development, construction, monitoring/oversight, reporting, and closeout.

• Review labor standards requirements, contractor payroll submissions, contractor documentation, compliance records, and other project deliverables for completeness and consistency with applicable requirements.

• Monitor project-level DBRA risks, open items, non-submissions, correction needs, and compliance trends; **escalate** material issues as appropriate.

• Coordinate with contractors/subcontractors, Supply Chain Management, Legal, Payroll, Human Resources, Tax, Project Management, and federal stakeholders to support timely resolution of DBRA questions and compliance issues.

• Support projects from onboarding and ongoing use of compliance tools, templates, guidance materials, and tracking mechanisms used to manage certified payrolls, wage determinations, conformance requests, and supporting documentation.

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of DBRA guidance, procedures, reference materials, training resources, and best practices for internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Maintain accurate compliance records, reporting metrics, project and various DBA/DBRA monitoring and covered contract trackers, and documentation needed to support audits, reviews, management reporting, and contract or award/project construction closeout activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Project Management, Public Administration, or other related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• Experience supporting federal programs, construction projects, infrastructure initiatives, government contracts, grants, financial assistance awards, or other federally funded activities.

• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act and Davis Bacon Related Acts requirements, prevailing wage concepts, wage determinations, certified payrolls, worker classifications, labor standards compliance, or related federal labor requirements.

• Experience reviewing contracts, compliance plans, technical documentation, project submissions, reports, or other deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with requirements.

• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and issue-resolution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams; experience with compliance tracking tools or certified payroll systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of DOL labor standards requirements and federal agency management.

• Ability to interpret contractual and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical guidance, procedures, and action plans for business partners and project teams.

• Highly effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels and disciplines of the business areas supported.

• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to maintain accurate records in support of audits, reporting, and compliance reviews.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate effectively with Legal, Supply Chain Management, Payroll, Human Resources, project management, contractors, subcontractors, and government stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify compliance risks, and **escalate** issues appropriately.

Behavioral Attributes

• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Southern Company values of Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.

• Self-motivated, customer focused, and able to work with a strong sense of urgency.

• Promotes teamwork and builds productive working relationships across functions and operating companies.

• Practices ethical behavior and maintains confidentiality of sensitive business, project, and compliance information and strict compliance with applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Displays creativity, initiative, flexibility, and willingness to learn from and apply experience.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 22051

Job Category: Legal & Compliance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services