Specialist, Program Finance

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is seeking a Specialist, Program Finance to support financial management and reporting for various programs. The role involves collaboration with Program Management, ensuring accurate financials, and participating in customer meetings. Candidates should have a strong background in finance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience or 2 years with a graduate degree.
• Experience with Program Finance and Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial actions for assigned programs, including cash flow and financial planning.
• Support month-end activities and ensure financials are accurate for Program Management Reviews.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Earned Value Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

COBRA

Deltek Costpoint

MS Project

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: 23960

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

Schedule: 9/80 Regular

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.

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.

• 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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