Senior Associate, Prevailing Wage- Industry Specialty Services

BDO USA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, Llp in the United States is seeking an ISS Senior Associate, Prevailing Wage to assist with federal contractor and funding recipient wage compliance. The role covers FLSA, SCA, DBRA, and related acts, plus prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act.

You will conduct assessments, mock audits, and deliver client-ready materials. The Senior Associate serves as a primary client contact, applies technical knowledge to engagements, reviews work, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Advanced degree in law, public policy, business administration, HR, or labor relations preferred.
• Four or more years of federal contracting, labor compliance, or prevailing wage experience required.
• Experience with FLSA, SCA, DBRA, and related regulations required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to travel for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and compliance solutions for federal contractor and federal funding recipient labor law requirements, including SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, Executive Orders, and related requirements
• Supports compliance assessments, mock audits, process reviews, system recommendations, and compliance program implementation
• Supports contractors during Department of Labor investigations and coordinates information requests
• Applies regulatory requirements and documented facts to evaluate investigative findings and compliance practices
• Prepares historical calculations to remediate prior noncompliance and evaluates settlement and payment options
• Reviews and develops client policies, procedures, training materials, and compliance tools
• Trains associates and senior associates on firm methodologies and prevailing wage subject matter

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in law/public policy/HR or labor relations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ISS Senior Associate, Prevailing Wage supports client engagements involving federal contractor and federal funding recipient compliance with Department of Labor wage and hour requirements, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, and applicable Executive Orders. The position supports prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. Responsibilities include compliance assessments, mock audits, compliance program implementation, historical calculations, client training, investigation support, and preparation of client deliverables. The Senior Associate serves as a client contact, applies technical knowledge to engagement needs, reviews work prepared by associates, and contributes to practice development and thought leadership activities.

Job Summary

The ISS Senior Associate, Prevailing Wage supports client engagements involving federal contractor and federal funding recipient compliance with Department of Labor wage and hour requirements, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, and applicable Executive Orders. The position supports prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. Responsibilities include compliance assessments, mock audits, compliance program implementation, historical calculations, client training, investigation support, and preparation of client deliverables. The Senior Associate serves as a client contact, applies technical knowledge to engagement needs, reviews work prepared by associates, and contributes to practice development and thought leadership activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ISS Senior Associate, Prevailing Wage supports client engagements involving federal contractor and federal funding recipient compliance with Department of Labor wage and hour requirements, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, and applicable Executive Orders. The position supports prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. Responsibilities include compliance assessments, mock audits, compliance program implementation, historical calculations, client training, investigation support, and preparation of client deliverables. The Senior Associate serves as a client contact, applies technical knowledge to engagement needs, reviews work prepared by associates, and contributes to practice development and thought leadership activities.

Job Duties

• Provides guidance and compliance solutions for federal contractor and federal funding recipient labor law requirements, including SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, Executive Orders, and related requirements
• Supports compliance assessments, mock audits, process reviews, system recommendations, and compliance program implementation
• Supports contractors during Department of Labor investigations and coordinates information requests
• Applies regulatory requirements and documented facts to evaluate investigative findings and compliance practices
• Prepares historical calculations to remediate prior noncompliance and evaluates settlement and payment options
• Reviews and develops client policies, procedures, training materials, and compliance tools
• Supports requests for equitable adjustment, claims, debarment proceedings, and other labor law disputes
• Responds to client questions as a technical resource for prevailing wage and federal contracting requirements
• Prepares engagement workpapers, analyses, reports, presentations, and other client deliverables
• Conducts client interviews, research, data analysis, and document reviews
• Assists with client training related to wage and hour requirements, prevailing wage compliance, and apprenticeship requirements
• Reviews work prepared by associates and provides documented feedback
• Assists with workload supervision, scheduling, engagement coordination, and staff development
• Trains associates and senior associates on firm methodologies and prevailing wage subject matter
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
• Assists Directors and Partners with proposals, opportunity qualification, engagement scoping, and project planning
• Participates in conferences, networking activities, marketing initiatives, and cross-servicing opportunities
• Contributes to thought leadership through articles, white papers, webinars, conference presentations, and other market-facing materials
• Develops professional relationships with clients, colleagues, industry contacts, and federal contracting professionals

Supervisory Responsibilities

Other duties as required

• N/A

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Advanced degree in law, public policy, business administration, human resources, or labor relations, preferred

Experience

• Four (4) or more years of federal contracting, labor compliance, prevailing wage, or wage and hour experience, required
• Experience applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation, SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, and applicable Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Executive Orders, required
• Experience supporting Department of Labor investigations, audits, disputes, or compliance reviews, preferred
• Experience with Inflation Reduction Act prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, preferred
• Experience reviewing and developing compliance policies, procedures, training materials, and internal controls, preferred
• Experience supervising, reviewing, or training professional staff, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• N/A

Software

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Experience with data analysis, document management, workflow, or research platforms, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal contracting labor requirements and Department of Labor compliance practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including business writing and report preparation
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with consistent attention to detail
• Ability to analyze regulatory requirements and apply requirements to documented facts
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to follow documented procedures and apply specific laws, regulations, and firm methodologies
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, federal agencies, engagement teams, and firm leadership
• Ability to review work products and provide constructive feedback
• Ability to train staff on technical subject matter and engagement procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling client information and investigation materials
• Ability to travel for client engagements, conferences, and training activities

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Maryland Range: $90,000 - $120,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $120,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"