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Requisition ID: 110517
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Position Information
Lead, Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist
Camden, NJ
$83,550 - 137,380
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!
Primary Role
Leads the administration and continuous improvement of Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and Service Contract Act (SCA) prevailing-wage compliance across the MSG portfolio. Serves as the primary subject-matter resource and liaison among Contracts, installation teams, Human Resources, Finance, and other internal stakeholders. Interprets applicable wage determinations and contract requirements; establishes and maintains compliance processes, controls, documentation, and training; recommends corrective actions; and escalates significant compliance risks to appropriate leadership to support accurate, timely, and consistent implementation across contracts and locations.
Key Accountabilities
- Provides day-to-day functional guidance to compliance specialists and operational stakeholders; reviews complex or escalated prevailing-wage matters; coordinates work priorities; and promotes consistent compliance practices without direct supervisory responsibility.
- Interprets and applies DBA, SCA, applicable U.S. Department of Labor requirements, contract clauses, wage determinations, and internal policies.
- Reviews new and modified contracts and wage determinations with Federal Contracts, Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, and operations to identify required wage, fringe-benefit, classification, and effective-date changes.
- Maintains current master wage determinations and related records for covered employees, contracts, and locations.
- Tracks changes to minimum wages, prevailing wages, health and welfare rates, and other required fringe benefits; coordinates timely implementation and validation.
- Conducts periodic audits of the DBA/SCA compliance program and supporting systems; documents and communicates findings; recommends corrective actions; escalates material or recurring issues; and monitors remediation through completion.
- Develops, updates, and delivers compliance procedures, guidance, tools, and training for relevant stakeholders.
- Maintains compliance activities and evidence within CrossComply or other designated systems of record.
- Monitors regulatory and policy developments and assesses potential impacts on MSG contracts, employees, processes, and controls.
- Maintains complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation demonstrating compliance with prime-contract and subcontract obligations.
- Supports internal and external audits, inquiries, and corrective-action plans by compiling records, analyzing issues, and coordinating responses.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills
- Advanced knowledge of DBA, SCA, prevailing-wage principles, wage determinations, employee classifications, and required fringe benefits.
- Working knowledge of federal contracting requirements, recordkeeping obligations, audit practices, and corrective-action processes.
- Knowledge of payroll and human resources processes that affect wages, benefits, classifications, and employee records.
- Knowledge of compliance-program design, internal controls, risk assessment, policy development, and training practices.
- Strong command of business writing, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Broad knowledge of organizational operations, policies, procedures, and cross-functional decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to interpret complex laws, regulations, contract clauses, and wage determinations and translate them into practical requirements.
- Strong analytical, auditing, problem-solving, and data-validation skills with close attention to detail.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication, presentation, listening, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple workstreams, and produce accurate results independently.
- Ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective relationships in a culturally and geographically diverse, multi-company matrix organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, cooperation, consultation, and negotiation.
- High level of initiative, sound judgment, professional discretion, and ability to safeguard confidential information.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, labor relations, accounting, finance, contract administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, contract administration, human resources, labor standards, or a related field, including at least 5 years supporting prevailing-wage or government-contract labor compliance involving DBA and/or SCA requirements.
- Experience interpreting wage determinations, conducting compliance audits, resolving complex pay or classification issues, and coordinating corrective actions across functions.
- Experience providing functional guidance, training, or work coordination is preferred.
Work Schedule/Environment
- Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm (core hours)
- Hybrid 3:2 schedule (after training and probationary period); office environment with regular computer and virtual meeting use.
- Work may require coordination across multiple locations and time zones.
- Up to 10% travel, including occasional visits to contract or installation locations
Scope
- Serves as the enterprise-wide functional lead for prevailing-wage compliance across applicable MSG contracts and locations. Coordinates cross-functional implementation, advises stakeholders, supports audit readiness and risk reduction, and provides work direction and subject-matter guidance without direct supervisory responsibility unless otherwise assigned.
#LI-BH1 #LI-Onsite
Competencies
Requisition ID: 110517
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Position Information
Lead, Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist
Camden, NJ
$83,550 - 137,380
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!
Primary Role
Leads the administration and continuous improvement of Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and Service Contract Act (SCA) prevailing-wage compliance across the MSG portfolio. Serves as the primary subject-matter resource and liaison among Contracts, installation teams, Human Resources, Finance, and other internal stakeholders. Interprets applicable wage determinations and contract requirements; establishes and maintains compliance processes, controls, documentation, and training; recommends corrective actions; and escalates significant compliance risks to appropriate leadership to support accurate, timely, and consistent implementation across contracts and locations.
Key Accountabilities
- Provides day-to-day functional guidance to compliance specialists and operational stakeholders; reviews complex or escalated prevailing-wage matters; coordinates work priorities; and promotes consistent compliance practices without direct supervisory responsibility.
- Interprets and applies DBA, SCA, applicable U.S. Department of Labor requirements, contract clauses, wage determinations, and internal policies.
- Reviews new and modified contracts and wage determinations with Federal Contracts, Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, and operations to identify required wage, fringe-benefit, classification, and effective-date changes.
- Maintains current master wage determinations and related records for covered employees, contracts, and locations.
- Tracks changes to minimum wages, prevailing wages, health and welfare rates, and other required fringe benefits; coordinates timely implementation and validation.
- Conducts periodic audits of the DBA/SCA compliance program and supporting systems; documents and communicates findings; recommends corrective actions; escalates material or recurring issues; and monitors remediation through completion.
- Develops, updates, and delivers compliance procedures, guidance, tools, and training for relevant stakeholders.
- Maintains compliance activities and evidence within CrossComply or other designated systems of record.
- Monitors regulatory and policy developments and assesses potential impacts on MSG contracts, employees, processes, and controls.
- Maintains complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation demonstrating compliance with prime-contract and subcontract obligations.
- Supports internal and external audits, inquiries, and corrective-action plans by compiling records, analyzing issues, and coordinating responses.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills
- Advanced knowledge of DBA, SCA, prevailing-wage principles, wage determinations, employee classifications, and required fringe benefits.
- Working knowledge of federal contracting requirements, recordkeeping obligations, audit practices, and corrective-action processes.
- Knowledge of payroll and human resources processes that affect wages, benefits, classifications, and employee records.
- Knowledge of compliance-program design, internal controls, risk assessment, policy development, and training practices.
- Strong command of business writing, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Broad knowledge of organizational operations, policies, procedures, and cross-functional decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to interpret complex laws, regulations, contract clauses, and wage determinations and translate them into practical requirements.
- Strong analytical, auditing, problem-solving, and data-validation skills with close attention to detail.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication, presentation, listening, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple workstreams, and produce accurate results independently.
- Ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective relationships in a culturally and geographically diverse, multi-company matrix organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, cooperation, consultation, and negotiation.
- High level of initiative, sound judgment, professional discretion, and ability to safeguard confidential information.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, labor relations, accounting, finance, contract administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, contract administration, human resources, labor standards, or a related field, including at least 5 years supporting prevailing-wage or government-contract labor compliance involving DBA and/or SCA requirements.
- Experience interpreting wage determinations, conducting compliance audits, resolving complex pay or classification issues, and coordinating corrective actions across functions.
- Experience providing functional guidance, training, or work coordination is preferred.
Work Schedule/Environment
- Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm (core hours)
- Hybrid 3:2 schedule (after training and probationary period); office environment with regular computer and virtual meeting use.
- Work may require coordination across multiple locations and time zones.
- Up to 10% travel, including occasional visits to contract or installation locations
Scope
- Serves as the enterprise-wide functional lead for prevailing-wage compliance across applicable MSG contracts and locations. Coordinates cross-functional implementation, advises stakeholders, supports audit readiness and risk reduction, and provides work direction and subject-matter guidance without direct supervisory responsibility unless otherwise assigned.
#LI-BH1 #LI-Onsite
Competencies
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance lead jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or risk management function
- Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks such as BSA, AML, HIPAA, GDPR, or SOX
- Experience conducting internal audits, investigations, or compliance assessments
- CAMS, CCEP, CFE, or equivalent compliance or risk certification preferred or required
- Ability to develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and training programs
- Strong written communication skills for drafting reports, policies, and regulatory correspondence
Tips for Your Compliance Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to the regulation
Compliance lead roles vary sharply by regulatory framework. A resume written for a BSA or AML role should foreground your SAR filing experience and CAMS credentials, while a healthcare compliance resume needs HIPAA audit history front and center. One generic document loses to a targeted one.
Quantify your program scope clearly
Hiring managers want to know how large a compliance function you ran. Name the number of policies you owned, the size of the team you led or coordinated, and the business lines you covered. Vague language like 'supported compliance initiatives' undersells hands-on program ownership.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compliance lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by your license or certification
Many compliance lead postings list a CAMS, CCEP, or CFE as a preferred or required credential. Search for your certification by name to surface roles where you already meet the bar, rather than competing in a broader pool where unlicensed candidates are also applying.
Prepare a real case study for the interview
Compliance lead interviews almost always include a scenario question about a gap you found, a policy you rewrote, or an investigation you led. Prepare one concrete case with a specific trigger, your exact actions, and a measurable outcome. Abstract answers do not land well with compliance hiring panels.
Negotiate scope alongside the title
Before accepting an offer, confirm what the role actually owns: independent authority to escalate, a seat at risk committee meetings, and a direct reporting line to legal or the board. A lead title with no escalation path limits your growth and your impact.
Compliance Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compliance leads?
The companies hiring the most compliance leads right now include JPMorganChase, Gemini, and Environmental Resources Management, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and technology companies account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many compliance lead jobs are remote?
About 68% of compliance lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work more common in data privacy, regulatory affairs, and policy-focused roles than in positions requiring on-site audits, investigations, or physical records management.
How do you become a compliance lead?
Most compliance leads start in specialist or analyst roles within a compliance, legal, or risk function and build experience with a specific regulatory framework such as AML, HIPAA, or SOX. Earning a recognized certification like the CAMS or CCEP strengthens your candidacy. From there, demonstrating that you can own a program end-to-end, including policy development, training, and audit response, is what moves you into a lead title.
Can you get hired as a compliance lead with limited experience?
Getting hired as a compliance lead with limited direct experience is possible if you can show deep subject-matter expertise in a specific regulation, a relevant certification, and at least some evidence of program ownership, even in a supporting role. Roles at smaller companies or in emerging compliance areas like data privacy or ESG reporting tend to have more flexible experience requirements than positions in heavily regulated industries like banking or pharmaceuticals.
What does the compliance lead interview process look like?
The compliance lead interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your regulatory background and certifications, followed by a panel or hiring manager interview that includes scenario-based questions about audits, policy gaps, or investigations you have handled. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to review a mock policy or draft a compliance memo. Final rounds often include a conversation with legal, a chief compliance officer, or a senior business stakeholder.
Where can I find and apply to compliance lead jobs?
You can find and apply to compliance lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your regulatory background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing.
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