Senior Specialist, Government Compliance

Senior Specialist Government Compliance

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a candidate for the position of Senior Specialist Supply Chain Purchasing Compliance. The candidate will be supporting the Maritime Supply Chain Operations and Transformation department and will monitor supply chain operations to ensure compliance to supply chain policies and procedures, FAR/DFARS government regulations, and requirements of industry standards to support efficient and compliant operations across the purchasing and supply chain operations.

The candidate will work with the Supply Chain Compliance Lead to create, implement, train, and roll-out pre and post-award file review processes that ensure all required documentation is included and the documentation properly captures the source selection decision and prices awarded.

The candidate will provide compliance support and guidance to the Maritime Buyers and Subcontract Administrators related to technical areas in question, communicate review findings to Buyers and their managers, and perform subsequent reviews if file corrections are required.

The candidate will track review status by compliance element and support the creation of metrics based on type of review and compliance element.

The candidate will monitor for trends in non-compliance, recommend training topics based on trends, and support the creation and presentation of trainings. Over time, the candidate will participate in process and system shaping activities to build out a unified method of compliance review and corresponding metrics.

Essential functions include:

• Complete government Purchase Order compliance reviews to support maintaining an approved purchasing system with the Government.
• Lead and support quarterly internal functional compliance system reviews and internal control self-assessments.
• Offer guidance in development, implementation and management of supply chain and purchasing procedures, FAR/DFARS/AMS government regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support compliance Government reporting requirements i.e, FFATA.
• Support the development of templates and other tools that support compliant purchasing and supply chain actions.
• Monitor and ensure all records and documents are maintained according to supply chain best practices, government regulations, and relevant policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of systems that result in improved operational efficiency and reduced organizational risk.
• Seek optimal solutions and approaches within the supply chain organization, identify gaps in practices and processes, pursue training, and process improvement opportunities.
• Conduct pre and post award compliance reviews on procurement files to document ongoing operational quality, collect statistics and submit reports on risks and recommendations.
• Assist in training buyers on L3Harris Government Compliance Systems, policies and procedures, and government regulations.

Qualifications include:

• US Citizenship required
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS procurement regulations
• Experience with peer review of files
• Experience in support of internal audits and government reviews, including CPSR, DCMA, and DCAA related activity
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in Government and commercial contracting environments
• Ability to travel periodically; expected to be no more than 25% of their time
• 4+ years Supply Chain experience supporting Government FAR, DFARS, and AMS regulations
• Strong Knowledge of Costpoint, SAP, and SpendLogic

Preferred additional skills include:

• Ability to prioritize competing work assignments and initiative to complete tasks.
• Experience with purchasing and supply chain best practices.
• Experience in a compliance training role to include development of training material.
• Experience in supporting procurement/subcontract teams on flowdown requirements
• Experience in improving compliance execution through procedural updates
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Critical thinking including the ability to create new methods and processes, then train those processes to others
• Excellent analytical and organization skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $84,000-156,000. 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.

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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