Director, Legal – Government Compliance Counsel

RTX

Legal Advisor providing compliance counsel on federal government accounting at aerospace and defense company. Advocating for regulatory compliance while supporting internal teams in complex contracting environment.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $186,200 - $353,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on CAS applicability, disclosure statements, cost impacts, cost allowability, cost accounting practices, and compliance with DCAA/DCMA oversight.
Counsel internal stakeholders on FAR and DFARS requirements related to cost principles, pricing, and accounting treatment.
Support the development, update, and implementation of internal policies and controls to mitigate accounting and pricing compliance risks.
Lead or support internal reviews, compliance assessments, audits, and responses to government inquiries.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Compliance, and Contracts teams to ensure consistent application of federal cost accounting rules across business units and entities.
Provide legal guidance on all aspects of TINA, including cost or pricing data requirements, defective pricing risks, and negotiation strategy.
Monitor regulatory developments and interpret changes affecting government accounting practices and compliance obligations.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, pricing narratives, and representations related to cost and accounting issues.
Provide training and guidance to cross-functional teams on CAS, TINA and related cost/pricing requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
Minimum 10 years of experience advising on federal government contract compliance requirements, including specifically CAS and TINA.
Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, DCAA/DCMA processes, cost principles, indirect rate structures, and EVMS related cost considerations.
Demonstrated experience supporting internal compliance programs and advising on inter-entity or shared services cost allocation issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Eligible for relocation assistance
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost AllowabilityCost PrinciplesIndirect Rate StructuresCompliance AssessmentsInternal Policy DevelopmentNegotiation StrategyCost Allocation IssuesPricing NarrativesRegulatory MonitoringTraining and Guidance

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder Counseling

Certifications

Active U.S. State Bar Membership