L3Harris Technologies

Director, Cost - Rate Planning and Integration

L3Harris Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Mason • California • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $131,500 - $244,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and oversee forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs)
  • Establish long-range indirect rate strategies aligned to business objectives, portfolio mix, and competitive positioning
  • Provide executive-level guidance on cost structure optimization while maintaining regulatory compliance
  • Lead rate forecasting processes tied to annual operating plans and long-range strategic plans
  • Ensure full compliance with FAR Part 15 cost principles and cost accounting standards (CAS)
  • Oversee preparation and submission of compliant cost proposals and rate packages
  • Serve as primary point of contact for DCAA/DCMA rate audits, forward pricing reviews, and incurred cost examinations
  • Ensure documentation, estimating practices, and cost pools align with regulatory expectations
  • Oversee indirect rate pool design, allocation bases, and consistency of cost treatment
  • Maintain policies and internal controls related to government cost accounting
  • Monitor provisional billing rates and assess risk of over/under-recovery
  • Provide guidance on allowable/unallowable cost treatment
  • Partner with Pricing and Business Development on proposal strategies, bid/no-bid decisions, and competitive positioning
  • Support Program Management with cost visibility, margin analysis, and rate impact modeling
  • Collaborate with HR and Operations on labor planning, workforce mix, and overhead absorption strategies
  • Advise executive leadership on future rate pool structures understanding impacts to multiple divisions based on contract type mix (CPFF, CPIF, T&M, FFP)
  • Lead preparation for forward pricing rate negotiations
  • Respond to audit inquiries and resolve questioned costs
  • Build and lead a high-performing cost accounting and rates team
  • Develop succession plans and strengthen technical depth in FAR and CAS compliance
  • Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years of prior business, accounting or finance experience
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related business, accounting or finance experience
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related business, accounting or finance experience
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in government contracting finance
  • 5+ years expertise in FAR Part 15 pricing, CAS, and indirect rate development
  • 5+ years experience supporting DCAA audits and incurred cost submissions
Benefits
  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • EAP
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
cost accountingrate forecastingcost structure optimizationindirect rate developmentcost proposals preparationcost treatment analysismargin analysisrate impact modelinglabor planningoverhead absorption strategies
Soft Skills
executive-level guidanceleadershipcollaborationcommunicationstrategic planningaccountabilitytransparencycontinuous improvementteam buildingsuccession planning