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Sr. Specialist Program Finance 1 at L3Harris Technologies summary:

The Senior Specialist Program Finance at L3Harris manages complex financial projects, ensuring accuracy in Earned Value Management data using tools like Cobra and SAP. Responsibilities include forecasting financial performance, variance analysis, budget management, proposal costing, and audit support across multiple defense programs. This role requires expertise in financial management, government contracts, and leadership skills to mentor junior staff and improve financial processes.

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist Program Finance

Job Code: 24920

Job Location: Herndon, VA; Camden, NJ; Palm Bay, FL; Salt Lake City, UT; Plano, TX

Schedule: 9/80 Every other Friday off

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to join L3Harris team as a Sr Specialist, Program Financial Analyst.

Essential Functions:

• Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results. Responsible for all aspects of maintaining the Earned Value Management data integrity for multiple programs utilizing the Cobra and SAP toolsets including:
  • Forecasting of FPA type of metrics for program performance
  • Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual forecasting and variance analysis to financial plan including profitablility and cash flow
  • Creating/ Maintaining/Updating of Projects in SAP
  • Ensuring EAC accuracy for all efforts under responsibility
  • Work is performed with minimal supervision and the ideal candidate is able to mentor junior members of the team

• • Creation of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) deliverables (Formats 1-5, 7).
  • Creation and Review Variance reports with CAM input
  • Creates and maintains program baseline budgets for performance measurement.
  • Prepares moderately complex proposal cost estimates and pricing data.
  • Provides support for internal and external audits for assigned programs.
• Create Ad Hoc analysis as needed
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field 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 with COBRA/SAP
• Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel.
• Demonstrated expertise in understanding and using Earned Value Management concepts and processes.
• Experience with risk management, financial management, and work breakdown structures, change management, cost estimating, configuration management and system surveillance, operations, and procurement. Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, ANSI-748-D, EVMIG, and NDIA Intent Guides.
• US citizenship required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• MBA or CPA perferred
• Experience in a leadership development program
• Experience managing the financials for a highly visible program
• Knowledge of government contracts, funding profiles, sales outlook and variance analysis preferred.
• Experience with contracts such as CPAF, CPFF, T&M, FFP, etc
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.
• Certifications such as PMP, EVMP or similar

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $75K-139K. For California, New Jersey, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $86K-160K. 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.

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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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Keywords:

Earned Value Management, Financial Analysis, Program Finance, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, SAP, COBRA, Defense Contracts, Budget Management, Proposal Cost Estimating

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