Specialist, Government Compliance

L3Harris Technologies; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Specialist, Government Compliance in Orange, VA to ensure FAR and contract compliance for government property across programs. You will maintain records, monitor internal controls, and support audits and closeout activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in government compliance or contracts. Experience with property management systems and ERP tools is preferred; a graduate degree with related experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of government compliance/contracts experience; graduate degree with 2+ years preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FAR, FAR Supplements, and contract requirements for government property across programs.
• Maintain accurate property records and internal controls.
• Support government property audits and contract closeout activities.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to property compliance and accountability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

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: Specialist, Government Compliance

Job Code: 45587

Job Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

The Specialist, Government Compliance is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR Supplements and/or specific contractual requirements related to the property management system across all programs. This role helps ensure property management practices, records, systems, and internal controls meet contractual, regulatory, and company requirements throughout the property lifecycle, including receipt, recordkeeping, movement, inventory, maintenance, reporting, and disposition.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and support compliance with FAR 52.245-1 and related contractual requirements for government and customer-owned property.
• Maintain accurate property records and assist in monitoring internal controls to ensure accountability of assets.
• Review contract requirements, property clauses, and customer terms to support compliant property administration across programs.
• Perform internal self-assessments, record reviews, and physical inventory activities.
• Investigate property losses, damages, destructions, and corrective actions in accordance with applicable procedures and reporting requirements.
• Support government property audits, customer reviews, and internal compliance assessments.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of property transactions including receipt, tagging, transfer, inventory, maintenance, storage, and disposition.
• Partner with program management, contracts, supply chain, operations, quality, finance, and engineering to support compliant property management practices.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to property compliance and accountability.
• Assist in corrective action development and implementation for audit findings and process deficiencies.
• Support contract closeout and final disposition activities for customer and government-owned property.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams on government property requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with development and updates to property management procedures and work instructions.
• Escalate compliance risks, control gaps, and unresolved property issues to management as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for property compliance matters with internal stakeholders and external customers or government representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant government compliance / contracts experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• Familiarity with the FAR and DFARS property requirements and related regulations.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industry environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with property management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functional teams.
• Experience supporting audits, inventory activities, or compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of inventory control, asset accountability, material management, and contract closeout processes.
• Experience developing reports, procedures, training materials, or corrective action documentation.
• Professional certification related to property management, compliance, or contracts is a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $63,500 – $117,500. 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.

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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