Senior Specialist, Government Compliance
L3HARRIS Technologies
Melbourne, FL · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Government Compliance
Job Code: 46788
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies candidate for the position of a Supply Chain Government Compliance. The Space & Mission Systems (SMS), Supply Chain Government Compliance is a position supporting the Supply Chain Operations & Compliance organization which monitors supply chain operations to ensure compliance to supply chain policies and procedures, FAR/DFARS/AMS government regulations, and requirements of industry standards to support efficient and compliant operations across the purchasing and supply chain functions. This is a full-time position supporting the Mission Networks Sector. Position may require travel within the US for conferences.
Essential Functions:
Complete Purchase Order compliance reviews to support maintaining an approved purchasing system.
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 that support the L3Harris CAS 410 Segment, FAR/DFARS/AMS government regulations, and industry best practices.
Support ability to collect, document, monitor, and analyze supply base for business size and small business classification compliance; track performance to supplier diversity improvement initiatives / objectives, monitor attainment of projections to goals and plans, and assess utilization gaps.
Maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting records. Prepare internal and federal customer required reports.
Evaluate Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements for Small Business utilization and participation. Support development and implementation of customer required subcontracting plans; prepare customer required Small Business subcontracting reports to plan.
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.
Assist in training of buyers on L3Harris Government Compliance Systems, policies and procedures, and government regulations.
Coordinate information related to internal/external audits, DCMA CPSR’s reviews to support maintaining an approved purchasing system with the government and DCMA Small Business 640 reviews to maintain acceptable government ratings.
Remain informed of government regulations and policies of L3Harris such as FAR, DFARS, and AMS requirements.
Lead and support process improvements aimed at enhancing the buyer experience, including upstream improvements in engineering, quality, and materials management.
Qualifications:
Experience with FAR/DFARS/AMS government regulations.
Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance
Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years experience or Graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior experience as a Supply Chain professional, technical consultant, or similar role or In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10+ years of prior related experience
3+ years Supply Chain experience supporting Government FAR, DFARS, and AMS regulations
Preferred Additional Skills:
Subcontract management and buying experience within a government contracting environment
Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related area.
Ability to prioritize competing work assignments and initiative to complete tasks.
Experience working in a fast-paced team environment, with strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare concise oral and written reports.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.