Lead, Government Compliance

Job Title: Lead, Government Compliance

Job Code: 38444 

Job Location: Ashaway, RI (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 regular (Every Other Friday Off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

The Government Compliance Lead plans and directs the government compliance function; provides focus for efforts relating to compliance with government procurement laws and regulations. Includes oversight responsibility for government contract compliance audit and training functions.

Essential Functions: 

• Develop programs for and conduct Business Systems and/or operational audits in such areas as internal controls and procedures, and property and Mandatory Disclosure in relation to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).


• Ensures continued approved status of business processes and systems (MMAS, EVMS & Property) to do business with the U.S. Government.


• Ensure properties are managed in accordance with applicable government regulations, corporate policy, property plans and local procedures to achieve operational excellence.


• Reviews, research, analyzes and resolves issues raised by government auditors. Prepares reports summarizing audit findings, reviews findings with management, makes recommendations and prepares cost impacts and/or technical position responses as necessary in response to customer inquiry and in support of legal counsel.


• Interfaces with government and customer auditors as required.


• Conducts training sessions for employees and assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.


• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.


• Direct experience with defense contract industry.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active US Secret Government Clearance.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Tools.


• Working knowledge of DELTEK Cost Point ERP software and associated reporting tools


• Working knowledge of Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system applications including the management and accountability of Government-Furnished Property (GFP) as a defense contractor.