Tax Compliance Program Director (DBRA/IRA)
GE Vernova
•$119,600 - $199,400•Remote
About The Position
The Program Director serves as the central point of governance for the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance program within Steam Power Services (SPS). This role oversees the end-to-end program lifecycle from contract initiation and RFQ assessment through project execution, final audit, and closure. You will drive cross-functional coordination across Payroll, Legal, Operations, and Procurement to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigate enterprise risk associated with prevailing wage and apprenticeship mandates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Public Policy, Construction Management, Legal Studies, or a related field; OR a High School Diploma with 10+ years of equivalent professional experience.
- 7–10+ years of experience in program management, compliance, labor relations, or government contracting.
- Deep understanding of federal prevailing wage regulations (DBRA) and the labor/apprenticeship requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing within a large, matrixed organization.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Proven track record in the energy, nuclear, or EPC/construction sectors.
- Strong background in Risk Management, Change Management, and Process Improvement.
- Proficiency in data analysis to track compliance metrics and dashboarding.
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall DBRA/IRA compliance strategy.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, internal stakeholders, customers, and external consultation firms.
- Manage compliance activities across all project phases, including contract initiation, labor classification, certified payroll monitoring, and project closeout.
- Act as the central hub for governance and escalation.
- Ensure seamless alignment between Payroll, Legal (contractual/wage disputes), Operations (site execution), and Procurement (subcontractor onboarding and flow-downs).
- Identify and assess DBRA/IRA applicability during the bid/proposal phase.
- Oversee the maintenance of the central repository to ensure audit readiness.
- Facilitate kick-off meetings, team member assignments, and subcontractor training.
- Monitor wage determination mapping and manage supplemental wage requests.
- Review and validate prevailing wage metrics and apprenticeship ratios/compliance.
- Manage internal audits, respond to DOL/IRS inquiries in coordination with Legal, and oversee penalty cure mechanics.
- Drive the closure of process gaps and assess resource needs to maintain compliance at scale.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
