L3Harris

Job Title: Associate Manager, Program Finance

Job Code: 11787

Job Location: Van Nuys, CA

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Associate Manager Program Finance to support a highly dynamic business area consisting of traditional development and production programs as well as government and international based products. This position will be responsible for supporting program finance on multi-year cost-plus DoD programs.

Duties include:

Leads, directs, and reviews the work of professionals or lower level supervisors. Communicates within and outside own function to explain and gain cooperation on policies and practices. Makes moderate to substantial improvements to processes, systems, and solutions. Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team with direct impact on the short-term operational results for the department. Requires practical knowledge in leading/managing projects, processes, and employees and has strong knowledge within professional discipline.

Essential Functions:

Supervises individual(s) typically consisting of professionals or lower level supervisors. Leads, directs and reviews the work of direct report(s) to accomplish near-term operational plans and results. Provides input on hiring, firing, promotion, performance and/or compensation decisions for own organization. Reports to Manager or higher.

Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function/area, which includes customers or vendors. Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, practices, and processes to others within the organization.

Work consists of making moderate to substantial improvements of processes, systems, solutions or products to enhance performance of job area. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues.

Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team, with direct impact on the immediate or short-term operational results of the department. Typically does not have budget or Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability, but may manage day-to-day elements of the budget (e.g., overtime for staff).

Qualifications:

Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team. Typically has strong knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization. Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• Earned Value (EVMS) reporting
• Program Review preparation and support
• General customer reporting (CDRLs)
• Financial forecast preparation and analysis
• Establishing cadence for monthly financial cycle 
• Engaging with Program Management and related functional teams to drive program success
• Interpreting L3Harris policies and procedures, and influencing program teams to follow best practices

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with a financial ERP system, such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP.
• Experience with a financial forecasting system, such as Hyperion.
• Experience with Earned Value Management tools (MPM, Cobra, etc.)
• Strong leadership skill set, including the capability to interface with customers and form strong business partnerships with key program leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to proactive solve problems and issues in a timely manner with general supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people of all levels within the organization.
• Strong communication skills (Oral, Written, Listening).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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.