Government Compliance Specialist

L3Harris Technologies

. Prepare and submit annual Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP) .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,500 - $117,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government accounting, including Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP) and Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP), while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Proven ability to manage auditor relationships and lead training on government audit processes.

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Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP)Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP)Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)Government Accounting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement ReconciliationIndirect Rate DevelopmentCost Impact AnalysisAudit ReadinessCost Principles Knowledge

Soft Skills

NegotiationCollaborationTraining

Industry Keywords

DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency)DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency)DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)Government ContractsCompliance Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and submit annual Incurred Cost Proposals (ICP)
Support preparation and submission of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP)
Support all phases of DCAA audits, including incurred cost, forward pricing, CAS, and business systems audits, from readiness through resolution
Provide guidance on FAR/DFARS requirements, cost accounting standards, and government accounting and compliance topics
Own the CAS Disclosure Statement, including revisions, identification of cost accounting practice changes, and cost impact analyses
Ensure consistency between disclosed and actual practices
Manage government auditor relationships, negotiate audit findings, and implement sustainable corrective actions
Advise on FAR Part 31 Cost Principles and collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Estimating teams
Ensure direct and indirect cost charges to government contracts are allowable, allocable, and reasonable
Conduct employee training on labor charging, DFARS business systems, and government audits
Lead or support ad hoc compliance requests and special projects
Interface with DCMA, DCAA auditors, and customers as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Demonstrated knowledge of reconciliation of financial statements, schedule organization and indirect rate pools, and support documentation requirements
Strong understanding of projected indirect rates and base and pool development
Strong government accounting knowledge and experience at a defense contractor or government agency
Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)
Experience working with DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) and DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency)
Strong knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and DFARS
Knowledge of FAR Part 31 Cost Principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
Health insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities