Manager, ISS, Prevailing Wage

BDO USA; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking a Manager to support clients with federal contractor compliance. The role involves providing guidance on labor law requirements, assisting clients during DOL investigations, and preparing remediation plans. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant federal contracting experience. The position offers a salary range of $110,000 – $140,000 depending on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Five or more years of relevant federal contracting experience required.
• Experience with FAR, SCA, DBRA, FLSA required.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients with federal contractor compliance assessments.
• Support contractors during DOL investigations.
• Prepare historical calculations to remediate non-compliances.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and basic research skills

Solid organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Manager, ISS, Prevailing Wage – BDO USA

The role 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 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, required.
• Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Executive Orders, required.
• Experience with the Inflation Reduction Act, preferred.

Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business/report writing.
• Strong analytical and basic research skills.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines and focus on details.
• Ability to successfully multi‑task while working 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.

Compensation

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

Culture and Values

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients.
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential.
• Our talented team brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities.
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs.
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities.
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional benefits.

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.