Government Compliance Coordinator

****We are open to filling this role as REMOTE (within the Footprint), based on background and experience.

JOB SUMMARY
The Compliance Coordinator coordinates with various business partners on behalf of SCS Government Contract Compliance to support affiliate companies’ compliance with Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), Davis-Bacon Related Acts (DBRA), other prevailing wage requirements and other government contract compliance requirements applicable to federal contracts, financial assistance awards, loan guarantee agreements, and other federally funded/assisted construction activities/awards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist business partners in the Southern system and SCS Government Contracts Compliance Manager in full lifecycle of contract and financial assistance administration including the preparation and review of government contract and financial assistance proposals, and post-award administration to assure compliance with government contract statutes and regulations and federal contract/agreement terms and conditions (including reporting and administrative requirements).
• Serve as a point of contact for DBA/DBRA compliance support and coordination activities for covered federal contracts, financial assistance awards, loan guarantee agreements, and related project activities.
• Assist business partners and project teams with implementation of applicable Davis-Bacon requirements, including wage determinations, labor standards obligations, certified payroll expectations, posting requirements, and related compliance processes.
• Coordinate DBRA compliance activities across multiple projects and phases, including planning, procurement, contract development, construction, monitoring/oversight, reporting, and closeout.
• Review labor standards requirements, contractor payroll submissions, contractor documentation, compliance records, and other project deliverables for completeness and consistency with applicable requirements.
• Monitor project-level DBRA risks, open items, non-submissions, correction needs, and compliance trends; escalate material issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate with contractors/subcontractors, Supply Chain Management, Legal, Payroll, Human Resources, Tax, Project Management, and federal stakeholders to support timely resolution of DBRA questions and compliance issues.
• Support projects from onboarding and ongoing use of compliance tools, templates, guidance materials, and tracking mechanisms used to manage certified payrolls, wage determinations, conformance requests, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of DBRA guidance, procedures, reference materials, training resources, and best practices for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, reporting metrics, project and various DBA/DBRA monitoring and covered contract trackers, and documentation needed to support audits, reviews, management reporting, and contract or award/project construction closeout activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Project Management, Public Administration, or other related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting federal programs, construction projects, infrastructure initiatives, government contracts, grants, financial assistance awards, or other federally funded activities.
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act and Davis Bacon Related Acts requirements, prevailing wage concepts, wage determinations, certified payrolls, worker classifications, labor standards compliance, or related federal labor requirements.
• Experience reviewing contracts, compliance plans, technical documentation, project submissions, reports, or other deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with requirements.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and issue-resolution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams; experience with compliance tracking tools or certified payroll systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of DOL labor standards requirements and federal agency management.
• Ability to interpret contractual and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical guidance, procedures, and action plans for business partners and project teams.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels and disciplines of the business areas supported.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to maintain accurate records in support of audits, reporting, and compliance reviews.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate effectively with Legal, Supply Chain Management, Payroll, Human Resources, project management, contractors, subcontractors, and government stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify compliance risks, and escalate issues appropriately.

Behavioral Attributes

• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with values of Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
• Self-motivated, customer focused, and able to work with a strong sense of urgency.
• Promotes teamwork and builds productive working relationships across functions and operating companies.
• Practices ethical behavior and maintains confidentiality of sensitive business, project, and compliance information and strict compliance with applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Displays creativity, initiative, flexibility, and willingness to learn from and apply experience.