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Compliance Administrator jobs with green card sponsorship put you on the path to lawful permanent residence through EB-2 or EB-3 PERM labor certification. Employers in financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing regularly sponsor this role, filing a prevailing wage determination and recruitment test with DOL before petitioning USCIS for your I-140.
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Job Summary
Monitors and administers contracts awarded by various City departments to ensure compliance with contract terms and city, state and federal regulations.
Job Description
Overview
The Senior Contract Compliance Administrator oversees, monitors, and administers contracts awarded by various City departments to ensure compliance with all contractual terms and city, state, and federal regulations.
Essential Functions
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Develops, administers, and coordinates contracts and contract exhibits which state the services to be provided and contractual standards to ensure that City requirements and regulatory program requirements are met; coordinates department or division contract development process.
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Coordinates, facilitates, and administers the Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP).
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Monitors the City of Dallas Business Inclusion and Development Plan for Minority & Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) compliance from contractors and vendors.
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Conducts on-site visits to agencies or project sites to monitor compliance with City contractual agreements.
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Prepares and reviews contract change orders, supplemental agreements, contract addenda and amendments, subcontractor changes, and Administrative Actions for compliance with the City's procedures; maintains file of contract documents.
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Advises and coordinates with contractors, subcontractors, or outside agencies on reporting requirements, reimbursement procedures, budgetary controls and other issues to ensure compliance with the contract terms and applicable regulatory requirements.
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Reviews program and financial records of contracted programs or projects to ensure compliance with contract specifications; makes recommendations for improving service delivery and internal controls; acts as the liaison for Administrative Actions, Contract Extensions, and Contracts for the buyers between the City Attorney's Office and City Secretary's Office.
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Develops and implements contract tracking methods to provide information to City management on expenditures, minority participation, work schedules, vendor performance, contract action dates, insurance obligations, and other data; tracks proposals and the selection process.
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Reviews and authorizes payment vouchers from contractors; develops and administers division budget; drafts and presents agenda items related to procurement, contracts and other items.
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Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
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Knowledge of City contract policies, procedures and requirements.
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Knowledge of City regulations such as Local Government Code of the State of Texas, and other City Administrative Directives and/or Codes.
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Knowledge of City insurance requirements for facility usage.
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Ability to negotiate and administer contracts and contractual logistics.
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Ability to use spreadsheet and database software to generate reports.
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Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a Business/Public Administration or Social Science field.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:
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Evaluating/auditing fiscal and performance requirements of grant programs or contracts.
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Managing, negotiating or developing contracts.
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Monitoring federal programs.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
EQUIVALENCIES
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High school diploma or GED plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
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Associate’s degree in any field plus four (4) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
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Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus four (4) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
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Master’s degree (or higher) in a specified field will meet the education and experience requirements.
Salary Range
$26.65 - $31.28
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Compliance Administrator
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive compliance experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree alone. Confirm which category fits before applying so you're targeting roles where your credentials support the petition without additional documentation.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer database
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history in compliance roles. Focusing your applications on companies that have completed PERM filings before cuts the guesswork out of your job search.
Anticipate the PERM recruitment test requirements
Before your employer files PERM, DOL requires them to run a specific recruitment effort and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Understanding this process helps you answer employer questions about timeline and shows you're a prepared candidate, not a risk.
Check your priority date against the monthly Visa Bulletin
If you're from India or China, per-country EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs can extend your wait significantly. Review the State Department's monthly Visa Bulletin after your I-140 is approved so you can plan your adjustment of status or consular processing timing accurately.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Compliance Administrator at the correct SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiating so you know the minimum the offer must meet for PERM certification to succeed.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry to a new employer's I-140 in the same or similar occupation. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also applies. Confirm both conditions with your new employer's immigration counsel before switching.
Green Card Compliance Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which EB category typically covers Compliance Administrator roles?
Most Compliance Administrator positions qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 when the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive compliance experience. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct category based on the actual job requirements before filing PERM with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship for a Compliance Administrator differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa grants temporary nonimmigrant status, typically in two-year or three-year increments, with no path to permanent residence on its own. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. It involves PERM labor certification, a prevailing wage determination, DOL recruitment, and an I-140 petition, but the outcome is permanent authorization to live and work in the U.S., not a renewable temporary status.
How long does the EB-2 or EB-3 PERM process take for a Compliance Administrator?
The PERM labor certification process alone typically takes several months, covering the prevailing wage determination, mandatory recruitment, and DOL review. After PERM, your employer files an I-140, and you file for adjustment of status or consular processing. If you're from a high-demand country like India or China, per-country priority date backlogs can extend the total timeline considerably beyond the base PERM and I-140 steps.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Compliance Administrator positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history in compliance roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process rather than those still undecided on sponsorship. Targeting confirmed sponsors reduces the chance of an offer falling through once the employer learns what PERM involves.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the green card process?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original I-140 was approved, your priority date can be ported to a new employer's I-140 in the same or similar occupation. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a substantially similar role without losing your place in line. Both rules require your new employer to file a fresh I-140.