Compliance Manager

A bachelor's degree in business administration, law, finance, or a related field; PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls and may carry equipment and supplies up to 49 pounds. Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting.

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is looking for a contracted Temporary Compliance Manager for our government client.
LOCATION

• Largo, MD – this is an in office position - but Hybrid working Monday - Friday. 

DURATION

• October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SALARY REQUIREMENTS

• TBD

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

1. Legal Review and Advisory Services
• Provide legal review and recommendations to Public Works and Transportation on
matters involving public infrastructure, capital improvement projects, transportation
programs, construction, maintenance, operations, and related governmental activities.
• Research and interpret applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances,
policies, and administrative requirements.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical recommendations to management, project
teams, procurement personnel, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison to the Office of Law on legal matters involving Public Works and
Transportation.
• Coordinate legal guidance with the Office of Law and other appropriate stakeholders as needed.

2. Contract and Procurement Document Review
• Review, draft, revise, and provide legal guidance regarding contracts and procurement
documents associated with public works and transportation projects.
• Review construction contracts, professional services agreements, architectural and
engineering agreements, task orders, solicitations, invitations for bids, requests for
proposals, amendments, change orders, memoranda of understanding, intergovernmental
agreements, easements, permits, licenses, and related instruments.
• Ensure contractual provisions appropriately address scope, payment, insurance,
indemnification, liability, warranties, dispute resolution, termination, compliance
requirements, and allocation of risk.
• Identify and recommend revisions to contract terms that may create legal, financial,
operational, or compliance risks.
• Support procurement personnel and project teams in resolving legal issues arising during
the solicitation and contracting processes.

3. Legal Sufficiency and Compliance
• Conduct legal sufficiency reviews of proposed contracts, agreements, procurement
actions, project documents, resolutions, and other matters requiring legal approval.
• Determine whether documents are legally enforceable, properly authorized, consistent
with applicable procurement and contracting requirements, and sufficient to protect the
governmental entity's interests.
• Review matters for compliance with applicable public contracting, competitive
procurement, transportation, construction, environmental, funding, ethics, records, and
governmental authority requirements.
• Identify deficiencies, legal risks, and compliance concerns requiring correction or
additional review.
• Document legal findings, conditions, exceptions, and required revisions prior to
execution or approval.
• Confirm that required approvals, signatures, certifications, and supporting documentation
are complete and properly maintained.

4. Project Support, Risk Management, and Coordination
• Provide ongoing legal support throughout the planning, procurement, contracting,
construction, and closeout phases of public works and transportation projects.
• Participate in project and contract meetings and provide legal guidance on issues
affecting project delivery.
• Assist with contract negotiations and evaluate claims, disputes, contractor performance
issues, delays, change orders, and potential contract remedies.
• Coordinate with internal departments, outside counsel, consultants, regulatory agencies,
and other governmental entities as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison to the Office of Law on special projects and coordinate legal review,
communication, and follow-up for assigned initiatives.
• Maintain organized legal files and review records.
• Track significant legal issues, required actions, and applicable deadlines.
• Assist in developing standardized contract provisions, templates, procedures, and legal
review practices to improve consistency and reduce organizational risk.
5. Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) Legal Review and Compliance
• Conduct legal review of Maryland Public Information Act requests to determine
applicable exemptions, confidentiality requirements, disclosure obligations, and other
legal considerations.
• Review responsive records to identify information that may be subject to withholding,
redaction, or other protections under applicable law.
• Prepare legally sufficient responses to MPIA requests and assist in ensuring responses are timely, complete, and consistent with statutory requirements.
• Advise DPW &T program areas on MPIA compliance strategies, records review,
preservation, disclosure, and redaction requirements.
• Coordinate with the Office of Law on complex, sensitive, disputed, or otherwise
significant MPIA matters.
• Ensure disclosures and responses are consistent with Maryland law, County policies,
applicable confidentiality requirements, and records-management obligations.

6. Legal Sufficiency Review of Legislation and Policy
• Conduct legal sufficiency reviews of draft departmental legislation, amendments,
regulations, resolutions, policies, procedures, and related documents to ensure alignment
with applicable federal, state, and County laws.
• Review proposed legislation, County Council bills, regulatory changes, and other
governmental actions to determine potential legal and operational impacts on DPW&T.
• Identify DPW&T's legal responsibilities, compliance obligations, and required
implementation actions arising from enacted or proposed legislation.
• Advise departmental leadership and program areas regarding legal issues associated with legislative proposals and policy initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Office of Law, legislative staff, and other appropriate stakeholders
regarding legal questions, proposed revisions, and implementation requirements.
• Assist in drafting or revising departmental legislative proposals, amendments, testimony,
briefing materials, and related supporting documents as appropriate.

7. Review and Assessment of Legal Demand Packages, Claims, and Notices
• Conduct legal review of demand letters, claims packages, subpoenas, notices of intent,
litigation-related correspondence, and other legal notices received by DPW &T.
• Assess the nature of the matter, applicable deadlines, potential departmental obligations,
and immediate actions are required to preserve the County's legal interests.
• Identify and coordinate the collection and preservation of relevant records, documents,
communications, and other information.
• Assess potential liability, contractual exposure, compliance obligations, and operational
implications in coordination with the Office of Law.
• Coordinate with the Office of Law, Risk Management, departmental leadership, program
areas, and other appropriate stakeholders regarding required responses and follow-up
actions.
• Advise DPW &T program areas on appropriate actions in response to claims, demands,
subpoenas, notices, and other legal matters.
• Track significant legal notices, response deadlines, assignments, and resolution status to
ensure timely departmental action.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of prior experience working as a compliance manager or in a similar position
• A JD not required, but the candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in legal and/or program review. 
• Proficiency in industry trends, laws, and regulations
• Outstanding analytical skills and problem-solving abilities

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Experience in risk management or auditing
• Exposure to curating, executing and monitoring compliance project

EDUCATION
A bachelor's degree in business administration, law, finance, or a related field;

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls and may carry equipment and supplies up to 49 pounds. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Sponsorship will not be a part of this contract
• Must successfully complete a Blue Sky and customer background screening

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


About Blue Sky
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.