About BSNC Government Services, LLC.
BSNC Government Services is a wholly owned holding company of Bering Straits Native Corporation, established to oversee and support BSNC’s subsidiaries that provide a broad range of services to federal, state, and local government clients. These subsidiaries specialize in areas such as facilities management, security, logistics, construction, environmental services, technology, and professional support. By aligning these operations under a single umbrella, BSNC Government Services ensures strategic coordination, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across its government contracting portfolio, advancing BSNC’s mission to create sustainable value for its shareholders.
About this position: Compliance and Licensing Specialist in Anchorage, AK
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Oversee state and local business licensing for parent and subsidiary entities, including business, contractor, security, DBE, mining, and professional licenses; maintain accurate, current records across all jurisdictions.
• Research jurisdictional licensing requirements; prepare, submit, and track renewal applications across multiple states.
• Manage DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certifications, applications, and reporting.
• Support bonding administration and renewal processes, coordinating documentation and tracking timelines.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure all licensing activities meet agency and corporate requirements.
• Maintain and update SAM.gov registrations, ensuring accuracy in NAICS codes, revenue data, and points of contact.
• Maintain SBA Small Business Search (SBS) and DUNS/UEI records for all subsidiaries; resolve discrepancies and document corrective actions promptly.
• Monitor entity status to ensure renewals, certifications, and representations are submitted accurately and on time.
• Coordinate SBA filings, correspondence, and certifications for all subsidiaries, including 8(a), Mentor-Protégé, HUBZone, and Joint Venture programs.
• Prepare and submit SBA 8(a), Mentor-Protégé, and HUBZone applications via MySBA.
• Manage SBA annual reviews, certifications, business plan updates, Participant Benefits Reports, and other required reporting.
• Draft, maintain, and update Joint Venture (JV) and Mentor-Protégé agreements; prepare and submit JV quarterly financials and offer documents.
• Coordinate Bona Fide Office certifications and renewals; maintain internal SBA tracking systems for data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Monitor SBA and federal compliance updates; attend relevant conferences, webinars, and training to stay current on regulatory changes.
• Coordinate corporate formation filings, entity updates, and new company setups, including Articles of Incorporation, EIN, DUNS/UEI, and SAM registration.
• File state annual reports; manage registered agent services, invoices, and payment tracking.
• Maintain compliance documentation in SharePoint and internal databases; ensure records are organized, current, and audit-ready.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and HR to support government contracting compliance, including revenue tracking, tax documentation, accounts receivable, and invoicing.
• Manage the Compliance Calendar to ensure all recurring filings, renewals, and reports are completed on time.
• Identify areas of potential non-compliance and coordinate corrective policies and controls; report violations or risks to Compliance leadership promptly.
• Assist in developing centralized databases to track corporate and government compliance activities.
• Respond to internal requests for licensing, SAM updates, and compliance support; assist with contract kickoff meetings and compliance onboarding.
• Provide internal compliance and licensing training to staff as needed, including preparation of instructional materials.
• Uphold confidentiality, corporate governance, and ethical standards across all compliance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Compliance Department and corporate objectives.
Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications
· Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Level of Experience Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in a legal, administrative, or professional services environment with demonstrated responsibility for document preparation, recordkeeping, and deadline management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
· Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.
· Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
· Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
· Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
· Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
· Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
· Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
· Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
· Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.
Preferred
· N/A
Necessary Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, reaching, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. May require ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
Work Environment
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job is mainly performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting.
Supervisory Responsibilities
· This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.
DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements
· This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.
Additional Qualifying Factors
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference
BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) regional corporation for the Bering Strait and Norton Sound region and is owned by more than 8,000 Alaska Native shareholders. The BSNC region is located in Northwest Alaska and is home to three culturally distinct people: Inupiat, Siberian Yupik and Central Yup'ik.
BSNC actively pursues responsible development of resources and other business opportunities. Through its subsidiaries, BSNC serves the federal government and commercial customers. BSNC owns and manages the subsurface estate of the region's 17 village corporations (approximately 2 million acres), as well as the surface and subsurface estates of an additional 145,000 acres. The Corporation is headquartered in Nome, Alaska, and its primary business office is located in Anchorage, Alaska. BSNC has site locations throughout Alaska, across the United States and internationally.
