Senior Manager, Government Compliance

L3Harris Technologies

Government Compliance professional at L3Harris Technologies' SMS segment. Ensuring compliance with government regulations and cost accounting standards.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,500 - $223,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements and government accounting standards, with a strong ability to prepare compliance documentation and interface with government auditors. Proven experience in leading compliance initiatives and providing strategic guidance to senior leadership.

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FAR/DFARS ComplianceGovernment Accounting KnowledgeCost Accounting StandardsDCAA Audit ExperienceDCMA Interface

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingCompliance DocumentationFinal Incurred Cost ProposalsForward Pricing Allocation ProposalsCASB Disclosure StatementAudit SupportProblem SolvingResearch and AnalysisTraining CoordinationProposal Preparation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInnovative ThinkingPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Defense ContractorGovernment AgencyCompliance TrainingCost Accounting Standards BoardBusiness System Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance on FAR/DFARS requirements, cost accounting standards, and other government accounting and compliance topics to all supported organizations
Review, research, analyze, and resolve issues raised by government auditors, and prepare formal written responses to various government agencies
Prepare and present compliance status and key matters to senior leadership at the segment and corporate levels
Oversee the SMS Intermediate Home Office (IHO) including preparation and coordination of Final Incurred Cost Proposals (FICP), Forward Pricing Allocation Proposals (FPAP), and CASB Disclosure Statement updates
Ensure SMS IHO operating and cost accounting practices are compliant with applicable regulations
Support all IHO audits including FPAP, FICP, Cost Accounting Standards, and Business System reviews
Coordinate compliance-related training as needed
Problem-solve as well as develop and implement innovative and creative solutions to issues and situations within a complex and changing environment
Lead/support ad hoc requests and special projects regarding compliance matters
Interface with DCMA (DACOs/ACOs), DCAA auditors, and customers as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
Proficient government accounting knowledge and experience at a defense contractor or government agency including experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and working with DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) and DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays