Labor Compliance Analyst

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! 

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. 

What we’re looking for: 

Nexamp is growing their Labor Compliance team and seeking to hire a Compliance Analyst. You will play a key role in supporting Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship compliance across our clean energy construction portfolio. You will help ensure compliance with federal, state, and project labor standards while safeguarding the organization’s eligibility for public funding and tax incentives. Your work will also contribute to executive risk reporting and support the successful delivery of projects that expand clean energy.

You will be hybrid out of our Washington, DC office.  You will report to the Compliance Manager. 

What you’ll do:  

• Review certified payroll records (CPRs), fringe benefits, and apprenticeship documentation for accuracy and compliance with federal and state labor regulations.
• Collect, organize, and analyze payroll data, reports, spreadsheets, and databases to support compliance determinations and analytical reporting.
• Communicate directly with subcontractors to resolve discrepancies, missing documentation, and CPR deficiencies.
• Clearly articulate regulatory requirements, required corrective actions, and cure timelines while maintaining professional authority. 
• Complete compliance audits; calculate underpayments, restitution, applicable interest, fines, and penalties where required.
• Prepare audit findings for review.
• Investigate complaints of noncompliance related to prevailing wage payments, fringe benefits, and apprenticeship violations.
• Monitor updates to federal and state labor laws, prevailing wage determinations, and apprenticeship standards.
• Integrate regulatory changes into internal procedures, controls, and compliance practices.
• Report monthly on key compliance metrics summarizing findings, trends, and risk exposure.
• Maintain contractor compliance profiles and ensure accurate documentation management.
• Interface with contractors, internal leadership, client representatives, and government agencies to resolve compliance issues. 
• Provide guidance and training to subcontractors on labor requirements to promote proactive compliance.

What you’ll bring:

• 2+ years of experience in auditing or regulatory compliance work.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, preferably within  Accounting, Law or Legal Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and document audits and investigations related to regulatory violations. 
• Capable of documenting findings in a methodical and defensible manner.
• Ability to interpret technical materials, statutes, regulations, and compliance guidance; apply authoritative resources to specific project conditions and contractual obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, organize, analyze, and document contract, payroll, and invoice data.
• Skilled in managing large datasets and maintaining organized information management systems.
• Ability to use standard computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and particularly Excel.
• Experience with payroll systems, data analytics tools, or compliance tracking systems preferred.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.

 At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because:  

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  

Compensation 

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $78,0000 - $95,300. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location. 

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.