Sr. Specialist, Program Finance

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris in Greenville, TX, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Finance to manage forecasting, analysis, and estimates for assigned programs. You will collaborate with Program Management and cross-functional teams to assess financial performance and drive program execution.

The role requires strong program finance expertise, clear communication across functions, and the ability to contribute to process improvements that enhance financial performance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience or 4+ years with graduate degree; or 10+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge of program finance, forecasting, financial analysis, and estimating.
• Experience with multiple contract types (Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials).
• Excellent communication across functions and with leadership.
• Experience with cross-functional teams including Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management of assigned programs, including forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Set up and maintain projects, service orders, and production work orders in ERP systems.
• Prepare and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs) in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor program costs and analyze labor, material, subcontract, and ODC performance against budget and forecast.
• Perform variance analysis for sales, profit, cash, and EAC drivers, and communicate key insights to leadership.
• Review labor and material charges and coordinate required cost transfers or corrections.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and close activities.
• Partner with Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve financial issues.
• Support customer financial reporting requirements and compliance with internal processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial processes.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members.

Skills

Program finance

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Estimating

MS Office

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ERP systems

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: Senior Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 43199

Job Location: Greenville, Texas On-site

Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular: Off every other Friday, 1st Shift

Job Description:

The ASG Division is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Finance to support the financial management, forecasting, analysis, and estimating of assigned programs. This role partners closely with Program Management and cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support execution of program and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a strong program finance professional who can manage complex assignments with general oversight, communicate effectively across functions, and contribute to process improvements that enhance financial performance and reporting.

Essential Functions

• Support financial management of assigned programs, including forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Set up and maintain projects, service orders, and production work orders in ERP systems.
• Prepare and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs) in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor program costs and analyze labor, material, subcontract, and ODC performance against budget and forecast.
• Perform variance analysis for sales, profit, cash, and EAC drivers, and communicate key insights to leadership.
• Review labor and material charges and coordinate required cost transfers or corrections.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and close activities.
• Partner with Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve financial issues and support program execution.
• Support customer financial reporting requirements and compliance with internal financial processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial processes.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Strong knowledge of program finance, forecasting, financial analysis, and estimating.
• Experience managing complex assignments with general oversight.
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions and with leadership.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Experience with multiple contract types, including Cost Plus, Fixed Price, and Time and Materials.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the defense industry.
• Experience supporting EVMS programs.
• Experience improving financial processes or reporting.