Government Compliance Associate

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies SMS Government Compliance team seeks a Senior Associate to support compliance activities, conduct detailed financial analysis, and lead audit support and special projects. You will interface with Financial Planning, Cost Planning, Accounting, Compliance POCs, and external government customers.

Essential functions include preparing cost proposals, facilitating audits with DCAA/DCMA, and maintaining audit documentation. Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2+ years of related experience, or graduate degree with 0–2 years' related experience, or 8+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience interpreting FAR, DFARS and CAS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft ERP; ability to create queries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Annual Final Incurred Cost Proposal and Forward Pricing Rate Proposals.
• Disclose Statement preparation and related cost accounting tasks.
• Facilitate audits with DCAA/DCMA and other government regulators.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special compliance projects.
• Create and maintain audit procedure documentation.
• Maintain compliance-related training as needed.

Skills

FAR

DFARS

CAS

MS Office

PeopleSoft

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

PeopleSoft ERP

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Government Compliance Associate

Job Code: 39646

Job Location: Remote

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

Job Description:

The L3Harris Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Government Compliance team is seeking a Senior Associate that will support compliance activities and be responsible for a wide variety of detailed financial analysis, audit support/lead, and other special projects within the Government Compliance organization. This position will interface with local and segment level functions including but not limited to: Financial Planning and Analysis, Cost Planning, Accounting, Compliance POCs, and external government customers.

Essential Functions:

• Support the preparation of the Annual Final Incurred Cost Proposal, Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and Disclosure Statement
• Facilitate various government audits and reviews with DCAA/DCMA or other government regulatory agencies including audit activities related to: Ledger Scrubs, monitoring Cost Transfers, Final Incurred Cost Proposals, Forward Pricing Rate Proposals, Cost Accounting Standards, Business Systems, and Mandatory Annual Audit Requirements (i.e. MAAR 6 & MAAR 13)
• Assist with ad hoc requests/analysis and special projects regarding compliance issues as needed
• Create and maintain documentation related to audit procedures
• Maintain compliance-related training, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 2+ years experience interpreting and applying FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), and CAS (Cost Accounting Standards)
• 3+ years experience with Microsoft office (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with PeopleSoft ERP, with ability to create queries
• Excellent analytical skills. Attention to detail with the ability to effectively summarize analyses, where appropriate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $63,000-$117,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $55,000-$102,000. 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 September 19, 2026.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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