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Honeywell International · Washington, DC

# General Counsel, Government Contracts

Washington, DC, United States $242,000 - $302,000 Legal & Compliance 

Listed on Honeywell International’s official careers site. Posted September 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

Honeywell is hiring for a General Counsel, Government Contracts to lead enterprise legal strategy for government contracts, and related regulatory compliance across Honeywell Technologies. This leadership role advises on U.S. government contract regulations, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic sourcing requirements, contract negotiations, risk management, and compliance. The role has significant influence on legal and business strategy and manages a Government Contracts Analyst.

It reports directly to our VP & GC, Chief Regulatory Officer and Head of Legal Transformation. This role can work out of our Washington, DC or Charlotte, NC locations on a hybrid work schedule.

## Responsibilities

Why This Role Matters Government contracting obligations are increasingly complex and consequential across Honeywell Technologies’ global operations. This role protects revenue and mission-critical customer relationships by ensuring compliant performance under government contract requirements, mitigating exposure to audits, claims, bid protests, and operational disruption while enabling the business to move at speed. Government Contracts Legal Advise business and legal stakeholders on U.S. government contract compliance, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic preference requirements, representations and certifications, and related obligations.

Develop and enhance government contract compliance policies, procedures, tools, controls, training, and guidance to support implementation, risk management, and organizational readiness. Monitor regulatory developments, lead legal oversight of supplier/product screening and contract requirements, and support investigations, remediation, audits, and site risk assessments. Drive enterprise compliance governance, automation, KPI/KRI reporting, SAM.gov/CAGE maintenance, and continuous improvement in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders and outside counsel.

## Qualifications

You Must Have 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience advising on government contracts. J.D. or equivalent and admitted to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction. Proven expertise in FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic preference requirements, representations and certifications, DFARS 252.204-7012, CMMC, and related government contracting obligations. Strong contracting and drafting capability across prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, security addenda, audit rights, and flow-down clauses.

Excellent judgment, prioritization, stakeholder management, and ability to synthesize complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences. We Value Prior law firm representing or in-house legal experience in regulated, industrial, technology, or government-facing sectors. Prior government experience, such as DOJ, FTC, SEC, DOD, Commerce Department, CISA, or similar agency experience. Experience with government contracts regulatory regimes, including the CMMC, FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and domestic preference requirements.

Experience with crisis management, investigations, breach notifications, regulatory engagement, audits, Inspector General inquiries, DCAA/DCMA touchpoints, sanctions, export controls, or government contractor compliance frameworks. Practical understanding of cost allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and pricing concepts common in federal contracting. Strong, independent leadership with the ability to influence senior leaders, set strategic direction, and operate effectively across legal, compliance, security, engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams.

### BENEFITS

OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

### For more information, visit

click here. The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. The annual base salary range for this position is $242,000 - $302,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

ABOUT HONEYWELL Honeywell Technologies (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets.

Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

### Learn more about Honeywell

click here. THE BUSINESS UNIT The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell Technologies is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization.

The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives. Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 23, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 25 days
- Location: Washington, DC, United States
- Pay: $242,000 - $302,000[Apply on Honeywell International’s careers site →](https://ibqbjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/158577)

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