Manager, ISS, Prevailing Wage

BDO USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and total rewards benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Manager, ISS, Prevailing Wage to support federal contractors with labor law compliance. The role includes providing guidance, assisting during investigations, and supervising associates. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience in federal contracting, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of relevant federal contracting experience.
• Experience with FAR, SCA, DBRA, FLSA required.
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and solutions on labor law requirements.
• Support contractors during DOL investigations.
• Prepare historical calculations to remediate prior non-compliances.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and research skills

Solid organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary

Manager, ISS, Prevailing Wage at BDO USA is a client‑focused leadership role that helps federal contractors and federal funding recipients comply with Department of Labor wage and hour requirements, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Service Contract Act, Davis‑Bacon and Related Acts, and relevant Executive Orders. The position may also support projects related to prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and solutions for clients on 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/or compliance practices.
• Prepare historical calculations to remediate prior non‑compliances and offer alternative settlement/payment options.
• Review and develop client policies, procedures, and tools for compliance purposes.
• Support equitable adjustment requests, claims, debarment proceedings, and other disputes associated with labor law compliance.
• Serve as a technical resource for client questions that arise.
• Assist directors and partners with client proposals and scoping/qualifying opportunities.
• Participate in firm development activities, including speaking at conferences, networking, marking practice development opportunities, and identifying cross‑servicing opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership through articles, white papers, webinars, and presentations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 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.
• Licenses/Certifications: None specified.
• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

Additional Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including business/report writing.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task and work independently or within a group environment.
• Proven ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Salary Range

National Range: $110,000 – $140,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $110,000 – $140,000
Maryland Range: $110,000 – $140,000

About BDO USA

BDO USA offers a career where work is impactful, flexibility is provided, and advancement opportunities are abundant. Our culture emphasizes meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity while making a positive difference. As an ESOP company, we share financial success with our U.S. team and provide comprehensive compensation and total rewards benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.