Sr. Specialist, Program Management

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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 37018

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80-Every Other Friday off

The Program Manager is responsible for leading the execution of multiple production programs within the Electronic Warfare (EW) portfolio and serving as the primary interface with customers, engineering, operations, and Business Development (BD). This role ensures program performance across cost, schedule, technical requirements, and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics. The candidate must have strong program management experience, a solid technical background in EW or related defense systems, and a high level of proficiency in EVM to effectively manage cost and schedule performance across complex programs.

Essential Functions:

• Lead daytoday management Electronic Warfare programs, ensuring successful execution across schedule, budget, EVM performance, risk, and deliverables.
• Maintain a high degree of proficiency in Earned Value Management, including development and analysis of cost and schedule performance metrics, variance analysis, forecasting, and corrective action planning.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative for assigned programs, maintaining clear communication, building strong relationships, and ensuring alignment with contractual requirements.
• Communicates with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area. May conduct briefings with leaders.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality to drive program milestones and resolve issues.
• Support two active Business Development (BD) campaigns, providing technical understanding, proposal inputs, and customer engagement based on EW domain knowledge.
• Apply engineering and EW technical expertise to interpret requirements, support design decisions, and communicate complex concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage program risks, opportunities, staffing needs, and resource allocations.
• Prepare and deliver internal and external program reviews, status updates, and financial reporting.
• Implement strategic goals established by leadership. Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results
• Contribute to long-term account strategy and growth by identifying follow-on opportunities and supporting capture activities.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness across all assigned programs and proactively address issues to protect schedule and performance.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 7 years of experience Earned Value Management (EVM), including performance measurement, variance analysis, forecasting, and corrective action development.
• 7 years of experience in program management within the defense or aerospace industry, preferably supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) or related missioncritical systems
• 7 years of experience managing large, complex, highvisibility programs with minimal oversight.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing practices, processes, and crossorganizational alignment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problemsolving skills with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities.

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and EW technologies, enabling effective communication with technical teams and customers.
• Experience supporting or leading Business Development (BD) activities, including customer engagement, proposal development, and capture support.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements and contributing to operational excellence.
• Ability to develop and deliver highquality program reviews and executivelevel briefings.
• PMP or equivalent program management certification preferred.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $127,500 -
$236,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New
York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $110,500 - $205,500. 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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