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Compliance roles, covering regulatory affairs, AML, financial crime, and corporate governance, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations file LCAs for these roles regularly, making sponsored positions accessible if you target the right employers.
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The Compliance Analyst serves as the project compliance expert on a wide portfolio of Clark’s government-funded construction projects. The Compliance Analyst will work alongside a dedicated team of highly trained compliance professionals to ensure our projects meet their compliance objectives. This is an entry level role with potential for upward mobility within the Project Controls and Compliance department.
Responsibilities
We value candidates who are highly motivated, customer-focused and open-minded team players ready to dig into a highly collaborative and dynamic environment. While specific job responsibilities will vary based on departments and assignments, rotations and responsibilities may include:
- Protect the organization and our trade partners by strictly enforcing compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, as well as union and PLA requirements
- Generate, certify, and submit all Clark craft employee Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs), as well as subcontractor CPRs timely and accurately
- Manage all prevailing wage related document collection and review for Clark and our trade partners
- Perform detailed cross-checks of payroll submissions against other project documents to ensure proper payment of wages to all craft workers
- Collaborate with both project team and corporate leadership on process improvements and issue resolution related to project compliance
- Assists with complex prevailing wage issues and/or investigations with third parties
- Maintain confidentiality and compliance with access around sensitive information
- Create economic opportunity within the communities we work by ensuring Clark and our trade partners meet all goals around worker utilization and small business subcontracting
- Quickly resolve all internal audit report findings
- Manage project start-up and close-out for compliance
- Performs other compliance related duties as required
- Travel required to one or more project sites locally
- Conduct worker interviews on site on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills
- Careful attention to detail and reliability of output
- Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with federal contracting, labor regulations, and FAR regulations a plus
- Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams and Followership, Sets Direction and Executes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred, or similar relevant work experience
The Physical Side of the Role:
A good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, so you should be comfortable with prolonged sitting while working on a computer, handling documents, or participating in meetings. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reviewing documents and performing computer work. You'll also need to be able to move around the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including construction sites, using different modes of transportation. You should be able to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment).
Your Work Environment:
Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
Our High-Performing Culture:
This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
A Drug Free Workplace:
Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment fitness for duty screening is required, and random fitness for duty tests of employees are conducted quarterly.
INTRODUCTION
The Compliance Analyst serves as the project compliance expert on a wide portfolio of Clark’s government-funded construction projects. The Compliance Analyst will work alongside a dedicated team of highly trained compliance professionals to ensure our projects meet their compliance objectives. This is an entry level role with potential for upward mobility within the Project Controls and Compliance department.
Responsibilities
We value candidates who are highly motivated, customer-focused and open-minded team players ready to dig into a highly collaborative and dynamic environment. While specific job responsibilities will vary based on departments and assignments, rotations and responsibilities may include:
- Protect the organization and our trade partners by strictly enforcing compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, as well as union and PLA requirements
- Generate, certify, and submit all Clark craft employee Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs), as well as subcontractor CPRs timely and accurately
- Manage all prevailing wage related document collection and review for Clark and our trade partners
- Perform detailed cross-checks of payroll submissions against other project documents to ensure proper payment of wages to all craft workers
- Collaborate with both project team and corporate leadership on process improvements and issue resolution related to project compliance
- Assists with complex prevailing wage issues and/or investigations with third parties
- Maintain confidentiality and compliance with access around sensitive information
- Create economic opportunity within the communities we work by ensuring Clark and our trade partners meet all goals around worker utilization and small business subcontracting
- Quickly resolve all internal audit report findings
- Manage project start-up and close-out for compliance
- Performs other compliance related duties as required
- Travel required to one or more project sites locally
- Conduct worker interviews on site on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills
- Careful attention to detail and reliability of output
- Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with federal contracting, labor regulations, and FAR regulations a plus
- Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams and Followership, Sets Direction and Executes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred, or similar relevant work experience
The Physical Side of the Role:
A good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, so you should be comfortable with prolonged sitting while working on a computer, handling documents, or participating in meetings. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reviewing documents and performing computer work. You'll also need to be able to move around the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including construction sites, using different modes of transportation. You should be able to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment).
Your Work Environment:
Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
Our High-Performing Culture:
This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
A Drug Free Workplace:
Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment fitness for duty screening is required, and random fitness for duty tests of employees are conducted quarterly.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Compliance
Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your academic field directly supports the Compliance position. A finance, law, accounting, or business degree typically satisfies specialty occupation requirements. A general management degree may not, so document the connection explicitly before applying.
Use OFLC Wage Search to set expectations
Look up prevailing wage levels for Compliance Managers and Compliance Officers by metro area before negotiating. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate, so knowing Level I through Level IV ranges protects your negotiating position.
Target regulated industries with filing history
Banks, insurance carriers, pharmaceutical companies, and publicly traded corporations maintain dedicated compliance functions and file H-1B petitions regularly. Prioritize employers in FDIC-regulated, SEC-registered, or FDA-overseen sectors over startups where compliance is informal.
Find sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate by occupation to see which employers have active LCA filings for Compliance roles. You can filter by industry and location, so you spend time applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
Clarify scope during the offer stage
Ask your prospective employer whether the Compliance role will be classified under a specific SOC code, such as Compliance Managers or Financial Examiners. The SOC code on the LCA determines your prevailing wage level and can affect petition approval if it mismatches your actual duties.
Understand cap-exempt employer options
Nonprofit hospitals, university-affiliated research compliance offices, and certain government contractors may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. If you're in the lottery backlog, pursuing these organizations lets you start without waiting for an October 1 start date.
H-1B Visa Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Compliance jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, most Compliance roles qualify when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, accounting, law, or business administration. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title. Roles like Compliance Analyst, AML Investigator, or Regulatory Affairs Manager consistently meet the specialty occupation standard when the employer documents the degree requirement in the LCA and supporting evidence.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Compliance professionals?
Financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for Compliance roles. Banks and broker-dealers face strict regulatory obligations under federal law, creating sustained demand for sponsored compliance staff. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filings for Compliance positions on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and metro area.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if I'm already working on OPT?
Yes, and timing matters. Your employer must file your H-1B petition during the annual registration window, typically in March, for an October 1 start date. If you're on STEM OPT, your cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization from the OPT expiration date through September 30 if your petition is timely filed and selected. Confirm your employer is prepared to file before your OPT window closes.
What happens to my H-1B if I change employers after joining a Compliance role?
H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, provided you've been in valid H-1B status and are moving to a similar occupational classification. For Compliance professionals, this generally means staying within a compliance, regulatory, or financial crimes function. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL and a transfer petition with USCIS before your last day at the original employer.
Does my employer have to post a public notice for a Compliance H-1B role?
Yes. Before filing the LCA with DOL, your employer must post a public notice for ten consecutive business days at the worksite where you'll perform the Compliance duties. This is a mandatory step under H-1B regulations and is separate from any internal job posting. The notice must include the wage rate, job title, and period of employment. Remote Compliance roles have specific worksite posting rules that your employer's HR or legal team must follow.