Specialist, Program Finance

Specialist, Program Finance

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Job Title: Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 43841

Job Location: Salt Lake City

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Network & Datalink Solutions is a division within the L3Harris Spectrum Superiority Sector. This division manages multiple portfolios of communications contracts with the primary end customer of the Navy. This role will support the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) portfolio with 3 additional program finance analysts. NGJ is an ACAT I program with a monthly IPMDAR submittal and yearly DCMA audits.

Essential Functions:

• Project controls analyst responsible for set up and activation of assigned projects, service orders and production work order support in SAP
• Ensure adherence to all procedures within Finance and Accounting policies
• Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for labor, material, subcontract and ODC (other direct cost) estimates against budget and forecast
• Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT (Integrated Product Team)
• Provide inputs for the monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and cash forecasting process
• Perform variance analysis to forecasted results (EAC, Sales, Profit and Cash), identifying specific drivers of deviations from estimates.
• Review weekly labor/material charges and perform necessary cost transfers.
• Compile and strategically review financial and business impacts with program leadership.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and contributing to strategic program decision ‑ making.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in Finance. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience in Finance. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience in Finance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Prior experience in Aerospace and Defense industry; with in-depth understanding of government contracts and contract types
• Prior expertise using program finance tools such as: SAP/Excel/Hyperion/Deltek COBRA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and other functions (oral, written, listening)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a challenging and fast paced environment
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance if needed.

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, 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.