Specialist, Program Finance

L3Harris; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator is seeking a Specialist in Program Finance. This role involves managing financial actions for mission-critical programs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating with various teams to streamline processes. The position offers a unique 9/80 work schedule, allowing for work-life balance while contributing to innovative solutions in the defense sector. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence and professional growth in an inclusive environment, where your contributions will significantly impact national security efforts.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteer Opportunities

Professional Development Activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience or Graduate Degree with 2+ years.
• Intermediate to expert level Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial actions for assigned programs including cash flow and financial planning.
• Provide financial reports and forecasts to stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial Analysis

Program Finance

Earned Value Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

COBRA

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 : 20769

Job Location: Mason, OH (Potential to sit in Plano, TX; Hendon, VA; Palm Bay, FL; Salt Lake City, UT; or Camden, NJ as well)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris Space & Sensors Division, headquartered in Mason, Ohio, designs, develops, and manufactures complex systems (electronic, avionics, transceivers, transmitters, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical) for the defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. L3Harris is a recognized leader in Electro-Optical technologies that enable systems to support surveillance, reconnaissance, threat detection, and self-protection missions. Our world-class Space Avionics systems include equipment for Mars Rover/Landers/Orbiters, Launch Vehicles, and Imaging Satellite Communications.

Space & Sensors team members bring their passion for innovation and engineering, their desire to push the envelope to adapt, communicate, and deliver on highly-reliable mission-critical systems. We offer an alternative 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. Focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can grow and develop professionally, employees can get engaged with several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), participate in monthly activities hosted by our Employee Engagement Committee or get involved with volunteer opportunities through our L3Harris Investing for Tomorrow community program.

Mason, OH is located in Warren County, “Ohio’s Largest Playground.” Major attractions are right around the corner, including Great Wolf Lodge and Kings Island Amusement Park. Our site is 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, where there are multiple attractions including The Newport Aquarium and The Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati is also the home of the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Cyclones and FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer.

Job Description:

L3Harris Space & Sensors Division is seeking a Specialist, Program Finance to join its Finance team. The Specialist, Program Finance supports the financial management, review and estimating of assigned programs. This position performs analyses related to programs including profitability, cash flow and quarterly EACs. Responsibility also includes development and distribution of all financial reports to stakeholders for their programs, to include internal EVMS reporting. The successful candidate understands internal customer requirements and provides useful, timely data to assist in the reporting and decision-making process.

About Space & Sensors:

L3Harris Space & Sensors Division, headquartered in Mason, Ohio, designs, develops, and manufactures complex systems (electronic, avionics, transceivers, transmitters, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical) for the defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. L3Harris is a recognized leader in Electro-Optical technologies that enable systems to support surveillance, reconnaissance, threat detection, and self-protection missions. Our world-class Space Avionics systems include equipment for Mars Rover/Landers/Orbiters, Launch Vehicles, and Imaging Satellite Communications.

Space & Sensors team members bring their passion for innovation and engineering, their desire to push the envelope to adapt, communicate, and deliver on highly-reliable mission-critical systems. We offer an alternative 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. Focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can grow and develop professionally, employees can get engaged with several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), participate in monthly activities hosted by our Employee Engagement Committee or get involved with volunteer opportunities through our L3Harris Investing for Tomorrow community program.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with Program Management to manage all financial actions for their set of programs; including tracking cash flow, financial planning and analysis, and proposing corrective actions as appropriate.
• Ensure financials for Program Management Reviews are accurate and complete.
• Support month end and week soft closing activities including validating actuals, revenue recognition, cost and fee ceilings, and profit bookings.
• Provide Short-Term Forecast (STF) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) for their programs.
• Support and maintain program EVMS Cadence.
• Establish and maintain program baselines in conjunction with CAMs.
• Facilitate, analyze, and process CAMs’ status and performance data in EVMS system.
• Work with Program Managers, CAMs, and Planners to ensure data integrity.
• Ensure EVM compliance to policies and procedures.
• Participate in customer meetings as required.
• Identify and develop process improvements to streamline reporting and improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience OR 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.
• 4+ years of experience with Program Finance.
• 2+ years experience with Earned Value Management.

• Must have intermediate to expert level Microsoft Office skills, including 4+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel focusing on pivots, vlookups, macros and other features.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and tools. (COBRA/MS Project), and Deltek Costpoint (ERP).
• Experienced DoD programs (allservices and agencies) and International programs (DCS and FMS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience collaborating with other Program Managers, Business Development Managers, Product Lines, finance,accounting, FP&A and Engineering functions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Objective thinker, problemsolver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.

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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