Senior Associate, Prevailing Wage- Industry Specialty Services

Job-ID: 14672Category: GeneralistLocation: McLean, VA, United States; Atlanta, GA, United States; Boston, MA, United States; Washington, DC, United States; New York, NY, United States; Woodbridge, NJ, United States; Potomac, MD, United States; San Jose, CA, United States; Columbus, OH, United States; Denver, CO, United States; Orlando, FL, United States; Dallas, TX, United States; Tulsa, OK, United States; Phoenix, AZ, United States; Cincinnati, OH, United States; Tampa, FL, United States; Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Philadelphia, PA, United States; St Louis, MO, United States; Richmond, VA, United States; Nashville, TN, United States; Raleigh, NC, United States; Charlotte, NC, United States; Los Angeles, CA, United States; San Francisco, CA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; Baltimore, MD, United States; Columbia, MD, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-06Job 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 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 requirementsSupports compliance assessments, mock audits, process reviews, system recommendations, and compliance program implementationSupports contractors during Department of Labor investigations and coordinates information requestsApplies regulatory requirements and documented facts to evaluate investigative findings and compliance practicesPrepares historical calculations to remediate prior noncompliance and evaluates settlement and payment optionsReviews and develops client policies, procedures, training materials, and compliance toolsSupports requests for equitable adjustment, claims, debarment proceedings, and other labor law disputesResponds to client questions as a technical resource for prevailing wage and federal contracting requirementsPrepares engagement workpapers, analyses, reports, presentations, and other client deliverablesConducts client interviews, research, data analysis, and document reviewsAssists with client training related to wage and hour requirements, prevailing wage compliance, and apprenticeship requirementsReviews work prepared by associates and provides documented feedbackAssists with workload supervision, scheduling, engagement coordination, and staff developmentTrains associates and senior associates on firm methodologies and prevailing wage subject matterProvides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associatesAssists Directors and Partners with proposals, opportunity qualification, engagement scoping, and project planningParticipates in conferences, networking activities, marketing initiatives, and cross-servicing opportunitiesContributes to thought leadership through articles, white papers, webinars, conference presentations, and other market-facing materialsDevelops professional relationships with clients, colleagues, industry contacts, and federal contracting professionalsOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:N/AQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:EducationBachelor’s degree, requiredAdvanced degree in law, public policy, business administration, human resources, or labor relations, preferredExperienceFour (4) or more years of federal contracting, labor compliance, prevailing wage, or wage and hour experience, requiredExperience applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation, SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, and applicable Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Executive Orders, requiredExperience supporting Department of Labor investigations, audits, disputes, or compliance reviews, preferredExperience with Inflation Reduction Act prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, preferredExperience reviewing and developing compliance policies, procedures, training materials, and internal controls, preferredExperience supervising, reviewing, or training professional staff, preferredLicense(s)/Certification(s)N/ASoftwareProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, requiredExperience with data analysis, document management, workflow, or research platforms, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of federal contracting labor requirements and Department of Labor compliance practicesStrong verbal and written communication skills, including business writing and report preparationStrong analytical, research, and problem-solving skillsStrong organizational skills with consistent attention to detailAbility to analyze regulatory requirements and apply requirements to documented factsAbility to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlinesAbility to work independently and within a team environmentAbility to follow documented procedures and apply specific laws, regulations, and firm methodologiesAbility to communicate effectively with clients, federal agencies, engagement teams, and firm leadershipAbility to review work products and provide constructive feedbackAbility to train staff on technical subject matter and engagement proceduresAbility to maintain confidentiality when handling client information and investigation materialsAbility to travel for client engagements, conferences, and training activitiesIndividual 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 - $120,000Maryland Range: $90,000 - $120,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $120,000About the companyAt 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. Click here to find out more!*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vetsClick here to find out more!