Job Title: Lead, Program Finance

Job Code: 14904

Job Location: Goleta, CA

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing the control of the budget for large and/or complex programs. Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Conducts detailed financial analysis. Interprets and implements most proposal estimating, pricing and documentation requirements. Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control. Monitors program adherence to approved budget.

Essential Functions:

Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management. Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

Work is guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction. Frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise. Frequently responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams.

Communicates within and outside of the organization which include customers or vendors. Works to influence others to accept individual or team’s views or practices and changes to concepts, practices and approaches. Communicates with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area. May conduct briefings with leaders.

Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area. May develop new concepts or standards. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are undefined, where information is difficult to obtain. Conducts extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems. Problems span a wide range of difficult and unique issues across the function and/or business area.

Implements strategic goals established by leadership. Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results (e.g., less than 1 year). Provides input into new products, processes, standards and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results.

Essential Functions:

• Preparing detailed program team budgets and updating projections for monthly sales, operating income, and cash receipt forecasts.
• Maintaining timely and accurate EACs for assigned programs.
• Preparing variance analysis in support of program management for internal weekly and monthly reviews. 
• Experience analyzing and reporting Earned Value Management data.
• Generating monthly project billings.
• Providing financial support to DCMA/DCAA audits.
• Identify and develop process improvements to streamline reporting and improve efficiency
• Developing detailed, accurate manufacturing and material cost estimates.  Update proposals to include actual purchase order and other cost data in preparation for negotiations.
• Conducting ad hoc analysis as required

Qualifications: 

• 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.
• Basic understanding of cost accounting and FA principles. Familiarity with SAP or other ERP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Experience with Earned Value Management, IPMR CDRL submittal and an Earned Value tool (COBRA, etc.) a plus
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects. 
• Should be a self-starter that can work independently and in a team environment
• Must use management by fact, understand risk management and be able to work well within a team. 
• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skill set, including the capability to interface with customers and form strong business partnerships with key program leaders
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Familiarity with an ERP an Earned Value tool, preferably SAP and Cobra
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to proactively solve problems and issues in a timely manner
• Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people of all levels/functions within the organization
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, listening)
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
• Minimum 3 years of Earned Value experience

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $96,000 - $179,000. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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.