MGR, CONTRACT COMPLIANCE - ICE

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks a Manager, Contract Compliance ICE to lead contract compliance audits, ensure adherence to corporate and client policies, and coordinate audits across facilities. This role acts as a liaison to clients and supervises compliance staff.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, extensive experience in corrections/compliance, and the ability to travel as needed. This is a full-time on-site position based in the Charlotte area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in corrections or related field.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Strong writing, IT literacy, and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract compliance audits and reporting for assigned facilities.
• Coordinate quarterly facility reviews and ACA/PREA efforts with regional teams.
• Serve as liaison between facilities and the corporate office; mentor staff and develop Compliance Administrators.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Compliance knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Manager, Contract Compliance ICE is responsible for leading contract compliance issues for an assigned facility group and serving as a corporate liaison between the assigned facilities’ staff and clients. Functions include general compliance support and monitoring compliance with corporate and divisional policies and procedures, client policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws, and contractual agreements through annual, ad hoc and follow-up audits. The Manager, Contract Compliance ICE supervises facility-level compliance administrators. The position also develops and prepares compliance tracking reports and other contractual requirements, conducts precise compliance audits, and prepares formal audit reports, and coordinates responses to client concerns. Further, this position acts as a liaison between facilities and the corporate office; works with clients to address compliance concerns and engender trust with the client. Supervisory responsibilities are inherent to this position. In addition, this position plays a primary role in identifying and developing staff to serve on contract compliance review teams.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Manager, Contract Compliance ICE serves as the main point of contact in the corporate compliance process and ensures high-quality audits are accurately conducted, and timely reports are prepared and submitted to the Director of Contract Compliance ICE.
• Schedules reviews, assembles teams, and comprehensively audits each facility within the assigned group at least quarterly to include follow up audits and ad hoc audits as required.
• The Manager, Contract Compliance ICE facilitates ACA accreditation and PREA certification requirements in coordination with Contract Compliance Managers overseeing ACA accreditation and PREA certification.
• Works closely with Contract Compliance Managers assigned to each region.
• The Manager, Contract Compliance ICE assists with preparing responses to client oversight issues and correspondence.
• Works with client monitoring and contract oversight staff as issues arise.
• Incumbent trains, supervises, evaluates, and mentors subordinate staff on compliance issues.
• The Manager, Contract Compliance ICE leads the Compliance Administrators, Auditors, and Coordinators to develop facility Quality Control Programs, which includes monitoring facility completion of internal audits, follow-up activities, and required database entries.
• Works with colleagues in the regional operations office to communicate compliance issues and operational concerns.
• Reads and interprets regulatory requirements, client contracts, and corporate policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional experience in a Corrections, Law Enforcement, or related capacity. (A high school diploma with high level education and seven (7) seven years of progressive experience in the above fields may be substituted at the discretion of management.)
• Two (2) years of department level supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years direct experience in ensuring adherence to compliance policies and procedures.
• Experience in management and administrative procedures with exceptional writing skills and computer literacy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Routine overnight travel is necessary.
• Able to pass background investigation, drug screen and medical evaluation.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

The GEO Group, Inc.