Specialist, Program Finance

Specialist, Program Finance

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Location: Greenville, Texas On-site or Waco, Texas on site

Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular: Off every other Friday, 1st Shift

Job Description:

The Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Sector is seeking a Program Finance Specialist to support the Electronic Attack business area within the Modification & Modernization Group (MMG). Candidate will work as a key business partner to Program Managers and functional teams to establish and maintain the program's financial plan, perform analyses, and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Conducts detailed financial analysis that provide insight into cost and schedule health on a program to ensure financial objectives are met. Interprets performance data on a weekly and monthly basis with the goal of providing early indicators of program health. Monitors program adherence to approved budget. Responsible for monthly financial forecasting and long-range planning of their respective programs, focusing on Orders, Revenue, Profit and Cash Flow.

Essential Functions:

• Works to achieve program operational targets to impact overall division results
• Communicates with program management and cross-functional teammates to explain and interpret information
• Supports development and maintenance of program IMS and budget
• Responsible for advising program management and cross-functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices
• Ultimate ownership of the team's execution of program finance deliverables; inclusive of EVMS, CDRL's, ERP system management, financial forecasting, and process improvement objectives.
• Providing support from a process and EVMS perspective for audits and other financial activities.
• Trains, oversees, supports and develops PFA, PMO and functional staff as needed (specifically from an Earned Value perspective to ensure we are consistent across the Division and amongst other divisions)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Must have previous Program Controls experience
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Must have prior Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in an inclusive environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities
• Strong Proficiency in Earned Value Management, EVMS certification is a plus.
• Experience with creating financial forecasts
• Proficiency with a financial ERP system, such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or SAP
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

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.

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