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Role Description The Experienced Senior, Compliance & Monitoring supports the Compliance and Monitoring team by performing essential tasks related to the timely analysis, processing, and review of extensive grant compliance documentation required by federal and state regulations. This role provides second‑level compliance review and oversight, ensuring audit-ready program records and adherence to applicable federal regulations. The incumbent reviews and validates data integrity, collaborates with program teams to resolve compliance issues, and communicates regulatory requirements to support consistent implementation. The position delivers technical assistance, prepares compliance reports and presentations, and strengthens capacity‑building efforts by reinforcing internal controls and monitoring practices that support high‑quality compliance audits. - Assists program and project analysts in planning and conducting internal QA/QC reviews of all programs and functions, and prepares detailed reports - Performs second‑level review of grant compliance documentation to verify completeness, accuracy, and adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements, ensuring audit‑ready records - Contributes to the development and continuous improvement of compliance, monitoring, and internal control processes that support high‑quality grant oversight - Works closely with program teams to resolve identified issues to conclusion - Communicates applicable state and federal regulations to key stakeholders in collaboration with subject matter experts - Collaborates with internal teams, project staff, and consultants to identify and recommend training, technical assistance opportunities, insights, and expertise for policy, compliance, and other relevant training to staff and key stakeholders - Reviews internal and external presentations and reports on an ad hoc, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis - Provides overall support to capacity-building initiatives, including but not limited to web-based seminars, printed manuals, group sessions, and training videos - Accepts responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance of program records - Supports subject matter expert team with other tasks and efforts as needed - Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities - Provides functional oversight and guidance to Compliance & Monitoring staff and/or program liaisons performing second‑level compliance reviews - Oversees corrective action plans (CAPs) to ensure timely resolution of findings, documenting progress and outcomes in the system of record - Supports onboarding and training of new compliance or program staff by reinforcing regulatory expectations, documentation standards, and internal control practices - Assigns or coordinates compliance review activities and timelines to ensure timely completion of monitoring deliverables - Contributes to performance feedback by identifying strengths, gaps, and training needs related to compliance documentation and monitoring processes; provides feedback to career advisors/line managers on a weekly basis - Promotes a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by modeling high standards for compliance review, documentation, and issue resolution Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law from an accredited university, required - Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred - Four (4) or more years of professional office experience including finance, accounting, audit, and/or compliance, required - Experience in policy and compliance, emergency management, disaster recovery, mitigation, community planning, federally funded programs, housing, economic development, and/or infrastructure, preferred - Knowledge of federal funded programs, preferred - Knowledge of 2 CFR § 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, preferred - Knowledge of rural healthcare initiatives, preferred - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), required - Proficiency in data analysis tools, preferred - Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills - Effective data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities - Ability to utilize program policies and procedures to quickly solve problems and ensure program compliance - Willingness to ask bold questions to inform policy, welcome feedback, and proactively collaborate with the team - Ability to meet daily and weekly production goals as set by the program - Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Self-starter dedicated to providing quality work in a timely manner - Ability to work in remote, office, or BDO offices as required - Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 15 pounds at times - Ability to travel to client meetings as requested

The Environmental Manager serves as part of an environmental team working on BDO’s Government Services projects/programs that support states, counties, and municipalities in navigating complex, often overlapping environmental regulations and requirements that govern federal funding. Specifically, this position supports environmental compliance activities for projects associated with federal grants and disaster recovery programs. This role will focus on the completion of environmental reviews for compliance with NEPA and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. The Environmental Manager will serve as a technical lead, managing multiple concurrent projects, providing quality assurance on environmental documentation, and supporting coordination with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies. The incumbent is an independent, detail-oriented professional with strong regulatory judgment, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Job Duties: - Serves as a technical lead for complex environmental reviews, providing regulatory interpretation and resolution of compliance issues - Reviews and approves environmental review records (ERRs), Environmental Assessments, and supporting documentation for completeness and regulatory defensibility - Interprets and applies federal, state, and local environmental regulations, policies, and guidance, including evolving HUD and CEQ requirements - Manages compliance with associated federal requirements, such as the Endangered Species Act, Floodplain Management (24 CFR Part 55), wetlands, noise, air quality, and hazardous materials - Serves as a primary point of contact for HUD, Responsible Entities, Grant Recipients, and Certifying Officers to address compliance questions, resolve findings, and support timely approvals - Leads quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) efforts, establishing review standards and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory and client expectations - Identifies compliance risks early and recommends corrective actions or process improvements to mitigate schedule, funding, or audit risks - Contributes to continuous improvement of internal processes, workflows, and best practices - Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: - Supervises team of environmental scientists Provides guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior environmental staff Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Biology, or Ecology from an accredited university, required - Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Biology, or Ecology from an accredited university, preferred Experience: - Eight (8) or more years of work experience in total, with minimum five (5) years’ professional experience in environmental management or compliance, required - Experience supporting federally funded projects, preferred - Experience with HUD programs (e.g., CDBG, CDBG‑DR, CDBG‑MIT), preferred - Experience preparing and reviewing NEPA documentation, including Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, and Categorical Exclusions, preferred - Experience performing QA/QC or senior technical reviews of environmental documentation to ensure regulatory defensibility and consistency, preferred - Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or oversight to junior staff or subconsultants, preferred - Experience interpreting and applying complex or evolving regulatory guidance and resolving compliance issues in coordination with clients or agencies, preferred License/Certifications: - N/A Software: - Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word and Excel, required Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: - Ability to interpret and implement environmental regulations, policies, procedures, memorandums of understanding, and related guidance documents - Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities under time‑sensitive, deadline‑driven conditions - Strong understanding of procedural requirements, including consultation, permitting, public engagement, and compliance monitoring - Strong organizational and multitasking skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision - Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences - Ability to travel as required by client/business needs - Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies - Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment

The Archaeologist I serves as part of an environmental team working on BDO’s Government Services projects/programs that support states, counties, and municipalities in navigating complex, often overlapping environmental regulations and requirements governing federal funding. Specifically, this position supports Section 106 component of environmental reviews associated with federally funded projects. The incumbent focuses on desktop analysis to support consultation with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), Native American Tribal Organizations, and other stakeholders in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and 36 CFR Part 800. The role is primarily office-based and does not involve regular fieldwork; however, infrequent fieldwork and travel may be required. The Archaeologist I will collaborate with senior cultural resources staff and interdisciplinary project teams to support timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of environmental reviews across multiple projects and jurisdictions, contributing to successful client outcomes while developing technical and regulatory expertise. Job Duties: - Performs desktop archaeological and cultural resources analyses to support compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and 36 CFR Part 800 - Conducts records research and literature reviews, including review of site files, previous surveys, historic maps, and cultural resources databases - Assists with identification of historic properties, assessment of effects, and documentation supporting effects determinations - Supports preparation of consultation materials for State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs), and other consulting parties - Coordinates with senior cultural resources staff to address agency comments and revises documentation as needed - Reviews project plans, maps, and scope information to evaluate potential impacts on archaeological resources - Maintains organized and complete project files as well as administrative records consistent with federal funding and audit requirements - Collaborates with remote interdisciplinary environmental review teams to ensure cultural resources compliance is integrated into broader NEPA/HUD environmental reviews - Tracks and meets assigned tasks and deadlines across multiple projects and supports timely delivery of client deliverables - Applies federal, state, and local cultural resources regulations and guidance under direction of senior staff - Participates in internal quality control reviews and implements feedback to improve documentation accuracy and consistency - Supports development and use of standard templates, forms, and procedures related to Section 106 compliance - Develops increasing independence in preparing cultural resources documentation while receiving technical guidance and oversight from senior staff - Other duties as required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: - Master’s degree as required by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (PQS) for Archaeology (SOI-qualified), required Experience: - One (1) to three (3) years of relevant professional experience in archaeology, cultural resources management, or historic preservation, preferred - Experience supporting Section 106 compliance under the National Historic Preservation Act and 36 CFR Part 800, preferred - Experience preparing or contributing to desktop cultural resources or archaeological assessments, technical memoranda, or consultation documentation, preferred - Experience conducting records research and literature reviews, including use of cultural resources databases, GIS, historic maps and aerials, and prior survey reports and site documentation, preferred - Experience assisting with or supporting the production of consultation materials for State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) and other consulting parties, preferred - Experience reviewing project plans, scopes, and maps to evaluate potential impacts to archaeological resources, preferred - Experience drafting clear, well‑organized technical documentation suitable for agency review, preferred License/Certifications: - N/A Software: - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and virtual collaboration tools, preferred Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Familiarity with Southeastern U.S. archaeology - Occasional overnight travel to conduct field investigations, which may include shovel testing, photo documentation, and site assessments under the supervision of senior staff - Familiarity with identification of historic properties, assessment of effects, and supporting documentation for effects determinations - Ability to interpret and apply federal and state cultural resources regulations, policies, and guidance with direction from senior staff - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong attention to detail with ability to produce high-quality, compliant documentation - Ability to manage assigned tasks across multiple concurrent projects and meet established deadlines - Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision - Learns quickly and adapts to new technologies - Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and capable of working independently while collaborating within a remote multidisciplinary team Salary Ranges: National $68,000 - $80,000 Maryland $68,000 - $80,000 New York $68,000 - $80,000