Specialist, Program Finance

L3Harris; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Specialist, Program Finance to support the Reconnaissance and Strategic Growth business area. The role focuses on financial performance management, EVMS, and multi-program forecasting, working with PMO, Engineering and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to deliver accurate reports on Orders, Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years experience, or graduate degree with 2+ years; in lieu, 8 years experience.
• 2+ years’ experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) reporting.
• 2+ years’ experience preparing and supporting Program Reviews.
• 2+ years’ experience with customer financial reporting.
• 2+ years’ experience with financial forecasting and analysis.
• Salary range is $76,500–$141,500 for CA/NJ etc.; compensation varies by location and experience.
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Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for financial performance of programs; warn early on performance issues and risks.
• Develop time-phased budgets, EV data reporting, cost accounting, and schedule integration.
• Budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, internal/external reporting.
• Develop quarterly EACs; project ETC, EAC, and LRE data.
• Create EV reports, graphs, and analyses for customer reporting.
• Educate PMO and CAMs with cost/schedule performance reports.
• Suggest and implement process improvements.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and data integrity checks.

Skills

EVMS

Forecasting

Program financials

Excel & PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Hyperion

Cobra

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 43424

Job Location: Clifton, NJ (onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80 (off every other Friday)

The Electronic Warfare Division is seeking a Specialist, Program Finance in Clifton, NJ to support the Reconnaissance and Strategic Growth business area. This position will play a key role in keeping our programs on track using a variety of performance management techniques including extensive use of Earned Value Management (EVM) to ensure accurate and complete financial information is available to our internal and external customers. We are seeking a proactive, self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to collaborate with key functional stakeholders including Program Management, Engineering among other cross-functional stakeholders. Ideal candidate must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and be capable of multi-tasking. Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, with a commitment to quality while developing their leadership skills as a key business partner. In this role, the individual will serve a vital function by applying finance skills to prepare financial reporting and forecasting on multiple defense programs; use metrics associated with management best practices; and prepare reports and forecasts with a focus on Orders, Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow, and provides early insights into program health through ongoing analysis of performance data.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as the subject matter expert for financial performance of their programs, providing management with an early warning of potential performance issues, identifying risks and offering solutions.




• Guide program financials including development of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, Earned Value (EV) data compliance and reporting, cost accounting and ongoing overseeing of cost and schedule integration.




• Budgeting, cost control and variance analysis, internal/external reporting, risk management and financial support.




• Development of quarterly EACs; analyze/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data.




• Generate program financial artifacts such as EV reports, graphs, and analysis, as required to include customer reporting.




• Educate PMO and CAMs with internal reports on cost and schedule performance.




• Provides suggestions and implementation of new process improvement initiatives.




• Perform ad-hoc analysis, data integrity checks, and validations related to program financials.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, OR a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, 8 years of prior related experience will be considered.




• 2+ years’ experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) reporting.




• 2+ years’ experience preparing and supporting Program Reviews.




• 2+ years’ experience with customer financial reporting.




• 2+ years’ experience with financial forecasting and analysis.




• In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $76,500 - $141,500. 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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Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience partnering with Program Management and functional teams to drive program success.




• Experience with a financial ERP system (PeopleSoft preferred).




• Experience with financial forecasting tools such as Hyperion.




• Experience with Earned Value Management tools such as Cobra.




• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.




• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.




• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across all levels of the organization.




• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills,




• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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, 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.

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.

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