Job Title:  Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code:  16541

Job Location:  Rochester, NY, Wilmington, MA, Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

The Specialist, Program Finance is responsible for directing the financial control of large and/or complex programs. Works as a key business partner to Program Managers and functional teams to establish and maintain the program’s financial plan, performance analyses, and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets for contract work and performs/ assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Conducts detailed financial analysis to provide insight into cost and schedule health on a program ensuring 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: 

• Responsible for financial support and oversight of multiple government programs, including proposal support, program planning, submitting monthly financial forecasts, performing internal and external program reporting.
• Collaborates with program team to develop updated quarterly Estimates at Complete.
• Ability to communicate the assumptions made when compiling program estimates and speak to the key risks and opportunities that would impact cost, schedule, and financial outlook.
• Interfaces with Program Management, Accounting, Functional Leads, and customers as the primary source of all financial information for the programs they support.
• Monthly updates of financial forecast with focus on orders, sales, profit, and cash
• Support programs consisting of cost plus and fixed price work.
• EVMS and financial reporting.
• Working with multiple contract types.
• Providing financial analysis for audits and other financial activities.
• Knowing L3Harris policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• 3+ Years’ Experience specific in EVM, financial performance reporting, internal/customer reporting.
• Strong MS Excel capability a must.
• Must be highly motivated worker, comfortable working independently in a deadline driven environment, where accountability and attention to detail are critical.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, project a professional demeanor, and be capable of working effectively with peers and senior level coworkers.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management concepts, tools, and principles.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra, Oracle, Hyperion Smart View considered a plus.
• Willingness to get a clearance if required (TS / SCI).

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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $66,000 - $99,000. 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 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.