Specialist, Program Finance
Redmond, Washington
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Job Title: Specialist, Program Finance - Space Propulsion
Job ID: 31229
Job Location: Redmond, WA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Overview:
L3Harris Technologies is an Aerospace and Defense company and the Trusted Disrupter in the A&D industry. As part of L3Harris you will deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Aerojet Rocketdyne is a division of L3Harris Technologies and a world-recognized rocket propulsion and power provider to its customers throughout domestic and international markets. Aerojet Rocketdyne’s products span heavy launch vehicles, in-space systems, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion.
Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Program Finance Specialist to join our Finance team in supporting in-space propulsion development & manufacturing in Redmond, WA. This is an on-site position.
Job Description:
As a Program Finance Specialist, you will drive the financial success of a high impact, and growing portfolio of in-space propulsion projects.
This role requires someone willing to learn, adapt, and make an impact. A Program Finance Specialist will work with technical, and program leads to model program financials, analyze financial data, and lead efforts to achieve financial success against operating plans. You will be responsible for tracking key KPIs such as revenue, headcount, cash flow, and profitability.
This role requires clear communication, process ownership, high attention to detail, and preferably beginner knowledge of Earn Value Management. Join a team managing an exciting portfolio of in-space propulsion projects!
Essential Functions:
- 40% - Work with program teams to manage monthly, quarterly, and multi-year program forecasts. Build, maintain, and execute program budgets using EVM and budgeting best practices.
- 20% - Develop Quarterly Estimate at Completes (EAC) and ensure accuracy of actual and estimated costs and provide sufficient rationale for EAC decisions to leadership.
- 20% - Produce and deliver financial reporting to government customers and internal stakeholders.
- 15% - Analyze monthly cost, revenue, cash, and orders data to support the accuracy of financial forecasts and measure the business unit’s financial health.
- 5% - Provide quick ad hoc analysis with high proficiency in large scale data management through Excel, Hyperion, and Essbase.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- 2-4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or business role preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred.
- Graduate Degree or higher certification (MBA, MS Accounting, CPA).
- Prior experience with Deltek (Cobra), SAP, or OPDEC products.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to draw conclusions from large data sets, takes initiative and works with urgency in an ambiguous work environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong business writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Interest in aerospace, space exploration, and advanced manufacturing.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the state of Washington is $75,000 - $139,000. 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.
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