Director, Legal - Government Compliance Counsel (Remote)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced attorney with expertise in federal government accounting requirements to join our legal and compliance team. This role will serve as a strategic advisor on matters involving the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 30 CAS administration, FAR Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and inter-entity compliance across a complex government contracting environment. The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of relevant experience and a strong record of practical, business-aligned counsel.

What You Will Do

• Advise on CAS applicability, disclosure statements, cost impacts, cost allowability, cost accounting practices, and compliance with DCAA/DCMA oversight.
• Counsel internal stakeholders on FAR and DFARS requirements related to cost principles, pricing, and accounting treatment.
• Support the development, update, and implementation of internal policies and controls to mitigate accounting and pricing compliance risks.
• Lead or support internal reviews, compliance assessments, audits, and responses to government inquiries.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Compliance, and Contracts teams to ensure consistent application of federal cost accounting rules across business units and entities.
• Provide legal guidance on all aspects of TINA, including cost or pricing data requirements, defective pricing risks, and negotiation strategy.
• Monitor regulatory developments and interpret changes affecting government accounting practices and compliance obligations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, pricing narratives, and representations related to cost and accounting issues.
• Provide training and guidance to cross-functional teams on CAS, TINA and related cost/pricing requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 10 years of experience advising on federal government contract compliance requirements, including specifically CAS and TINA.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, DCAA/DCMA processes, cost principles, indirect rate structures, and EVMS related cost considerations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting internal compliance programs and advising on inter-entity or shared services cost allocation issues.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior in-house counsel or federal contracting industry experience.
• Experience working with major defense or civilian agencies.
• Familiarity with large, multi-entity corporate structures and indirect cost allocations.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• A generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy, such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection, and more.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Relocation assistance.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Holidays.

Additional Information

• The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.