Lead, Government Compliance

Job Title: Lead Govt Compliance

Job Code: 35138

Job Location: Sacramento CA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Are you ready to ensure our compliance and operational excellence with U.S. government standards We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Government Compliance team as a Lead Government Compliance.

In this role you will develop programs and conduct financial business systems and operational audits in areas like internal controls procedures time and labor charging pricing estimating unallowable cost accounting property and Mandatory Disclosure in relation to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). You will review research analyze and resolve issues raised by government auditors prepare reports summarizing audit findings review findings with management make recommendations and prepare cost impacts and/or technical position responses as necessary. You will also interface with government and customer auditors as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within our organization. If you are passionate about compliance and operational excellence we encourage you to apply for the Lead Government Compliance position. Join us in maintaining high standards and flawless processes!

Essential Functions:

• Lead and/or support all stages for the Incurred Cost Proposal in accordance with FAR 52.216-7Allowable Cost and Payment clause. Includes the development and preparation of Incurred Cost Claim across multiple segments/divisions ensuring their timely submission in compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally provides audit support and guidance to resolve discrepancies or disputes ensuring favorable outcomes and regulatory adherence.
• Perform and coordinate audit fieldwork supporting business systems compliance across the Enterprise. Support Government Compliance personnel and process owners in evaluating internal controls audit planning and risk assessment for the operational effectiveness of government business systems.
  • Work with process owners to document process workflows and audit walkthroughs.
  • Conduct audit fieldwork in accordance with test plans.
  • Use different analysis techniques and tools to improve audit risk assessment procedures.
  • Administer database of audit controls test plans fieldwork assignments data requests and results.
  • Assimilate audit testing data to effectively summarize and communicate findings to management.
• Assist in the performance of regulatory reviews and assessments to CAS standards and FAR cost principles. Coordinates with Finance Accounting HR Procurement Legal and Contracts departments in order to meet audit deliverables to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Utilizes fundamental knowledge of accounting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to review financial records.
• Provides financial analysis support to the Government Compliance organization for decision making; including accounting reconciliations data mining reporting and audit of indirect cost accounts and unallowable accounts for indirect cost claims. This task will also learn to assess records and provide support to address allowability in accordance with the FAR.
• Coordinate with multiple departments in order to meet audit deliverables to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) during business system in tracking and monitoring requests from and responses to audit agencies in a timely manner to ensure compliance with requests for information.
• Participates in the development and modification of policies procedures internal controls and practices to ensure that changes are successfully implemented and meet overall business objectives and required regulatory standards. Support training efforts within the scope of the Regulatory Compliance Program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years of prior government compliance experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior government compliance lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior government compliance experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Ability to manage large complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices processes and approaches.
• Makes significant improvements in processes systems or products.
• Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DFAR Business Systems Incurred Cost Proposal Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) FAR Supplements Cost Accounting Standards and in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards including internal control systems cost accounting and general ledger
• Internal / External Financial or Compliance Audit experience preferred but not required.
• Government Contractor experience preferred but not required.
• Understanding of automated accounting systems and computer applications

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 $100500 - $186500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota New York state Cleveland Ohio and Vermont is $87500 - $162500. 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.