Certification Investigator

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Certification Investigator for an opportunity in Boston, MA 02108!

Position Title: Certification Investigator

Location: Boston, MA 02108

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 3+ Months

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [ON-SITE]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

• The Certification Investigator will be responsible for conducting investigations of organizations that have applied for certification as a diverse business (Minority, Women and Veteran for-profit and non-profit business enterprises, etc.) and for the certification of Massachusetts Small Businesses.
• The successful candidate will also perform related functions including, conducting, and preparing written investigatory determinations, memoranda, correspondence and to provide consultation on certification and related issues.
• The Certification Investigator may also serve as a member of the Certification Committee or SDO Appeals Board if designated. The Certification Investigator will serve as a member of SDO's Certification team and report directly to SDO's Certification Director.

The Certification Investigator will, in coordination with the Certification Director and the Certification team:

• Evaluate online applications to determine eligibility for certification by reviewing and analyzing financial and organizational documents to determine the entity is both owned and controlled by the same eligible principals, the organization is independent and an ongoing entity.
• Coordinate and conduct telephone interviews or virtual site visits to verify control and ownership and to determine if the applicant organization is actively engaged in business activity by the existence of appropriately furnished business space and equipment or tools that are typical for a business in the industry. Interview the applicant's employees, subcontractors, consultants and/or government personnel to verify certification requirements as necessary.
• Prepare a written recommendation for each certification application in accordance with SDO regulations and standards providing a detailed justification of the application status - denial, approval, action, show-cause, decertification, withdrawal, or the equivalent.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of State Certification and the SDO Executive Director.

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Investigations, compliance and/or diversity, equity and inclusion

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 228877 when responding to this ad.