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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Specialist - Internal Audit

Internal Audit & ControlsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and at least six years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least four years of prior related experience; alternatively, at least ten years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of internal audit methodologies, professional auditing standards (IIA Standards, GAAS, and GAAP), and best practices across financial, operational, program, and compliance audit disciplines.
  • Provide consultative support to address audit results and findings, mitigate risks, and improve financial, compliance, and operational outcomes for business stakeholders.
  • Lead audit engagements focused on financial reporting integrity, operational efficiency, program performance, and compliance effectiveness, and formulate audit conclusions based on thorough analysis and root-cause investigation.
  • Collaborate closely with peers, lead team efforts, and contribute to strategic departmental projects, risk assessments, and training programs.
  • Influence and guide less experienced staff to adopt improved audit practices, approaches, and solutions that uphold independent and objective assurance and advisory standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and stakeholders to gather operational, financial, and program data for audit planning, risk identification, and improvement of risk management, governance, and control processes.
  • Continuously enhance audit methodologies, inform risk identification, and strengthen the organization's audit and internal control framework.
  • Develop standard audit work programs to support new audit offerings or enhance existing programs.
  • Review formal written work papers and reports, document audit work performed, express conclusions, and ensure quality aligns with departmental standards.
  • Support a variety of financial, program, and operational audit tasks.
  • Fulfill other assigned duties, including strategic initiatives, risk assessment, and IIA self-assessment.
  • Adhere to the L3Harris Career Framework.
  • Travel up to 20%, including to some international locations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Public audit firm experience and/or industry internal audit experience.
  • Relevant professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and apply findings across varied business situations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with business stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead team deliverables and ensure audit engagements are completed on schedule and within allocated budgets.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and IIA standards.
  • Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
  • Detail orientation, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
  • Proactive self-starter who can work effectively in a team environment.
  • General ERP knowledge, including PeopleSoft, SAP, or CostPoint.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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