Title:  Principal, Government Compliance

Job Title: Principal, Government Compliance

Job Code: 45047

Job Location: Remote

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

The Space and Mission Systems (SMS) segment is seeking a Government Compliance professional who will support government compliance efforts for the segment. With current revenues of approximately ~$11 billion, the SMS segment is a growing and highly dynamic business consisting of diverse business models, robust pipelines, and government and commercial offerings across both domestic and international operations. This position is responsible for all aspects of Government Compliance in support of the Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) sector, collaborating with finance, accounting, and operating functions to ensure accurate and compliant Incurred Cost Submissions, CAS practices, Business Systems, and Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs).

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (including the Department of Defense and other supplements) and Government Compliance subject areas including but not limited to: Cost Accounting Standards/Government Contracting Accounting Systems, Billing Systems, Time and Labor Systems, Purchasing Systems, Material Management, Government Property, Cost Estimating/Bid Proposal Development and Negotiation Practices, and Contract Administration
• Act as a liaison between DCAA/DCMA/ACO and management within the sector as well as communicate within and outside the organization to explain and influence changes to policies, practices, or approaches
• Implement/recommend meaningful improvements in processes, systems, or products
• Assist with contract closeouts
• Conduct business system reviews
• Prepare/assist in completion of the Incurred Cost Claim, FPRP, and Disclosure Statement changes/submissions
• Review, set up, and audit indirect pools
• Assist in the indirect AOP and the development of the FPRP
• Review/develop policies and procedures and determine effectiveness
• Effectively communicate audit status and results to Business Unit management, with emphasis on discussing deficiencies and understanding corrective actions
• Support DCAA audits of Incurred Cost, FPRP, floor checks, and system audits
• Interface with company-wide Contract Compliance groups and DCAA

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
• Extensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS and Cost Accounting Standards
• Proficiency in government accounting knowledge and experience at a defense contractor or government agency including government audit experience and DCAA/DCMA engagements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Must have strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of SAP and CostPoint ERPs

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $120,500-$223,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia is $105,000-$195,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close December 24, 2026.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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