Sr Specialist, Program Finance

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Salt Lake City seeks a Senior Specialist, Program Finance. The role focuses on program controls, EVMS execution, and rigorous financial analysis across labor, materials, and ODCs.

The successful candidate will influence P&L outcomes, manage forecasts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with finance policies. A US security clearance is preferred or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 6+ years of related experience (4+ with Master’s).
• Experience with EVMS, CDRL, and financial forecasting.
• Knowledge of government contracts and defense industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and activate projects, service orders, and production work orders in SAP.
• Lead program financial processes: EVMS, CDRL, and forecasting.
• Monitor costs and perform labor/material/ODC cost estimates vs. budget.
• Prepare EAC for direct charge programs with cross-functional IPT.

Skills

EVMS

Earned Value Mgmt

SAP

Excel

Deltek COBRA

Hyperion

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Deltek COBRA

Excel

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: 46741

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The DCS International Division within the L3Harris Spectrum Superiority Division offers significant growth potential, supported by a backlog exceeding $130 million and a 2026 pipeline forecast of $100 million in orders and $70 million in revenue. This division manages large-scale programs with complex financing and revenue recognition requirements, demanding rigorous financial analysis. With a strong emphasis on growth and innovation, this role provides an exceptional opportunity for driven professionals to influence a dynamic, expanding business. Success will deliver measurable impact on the P&L and create meaningful opportunities for organizational improvement and career advancement.

Essential Functions:

• Project controls analyst responsible for set up and activation of assigned projects, service orders and production work order support in SAP.
• Leads program financial processes: EVMS, CDRL preparation, and financial forecasting.
• Ensure adherence to all procedures within Finance and Accounting policies.
• Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for labor, material, subcontract and ODC (other direct cost) estimates against budget and forecast.
• Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT (Integrated Product Team).
• Responsible for advising program management and cross-functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices.
• Provide inputs for the monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and cash forecasting process.
• Perform variance analysis to forecasted results (EAC, Sales, Profit and Cash), identifying specific drivers of deviations from estimates.
• Review weekly labor/material charges and perform necessary cost transfers.
• Compile and strategically review financial and business impacts with program leadership.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and contributing to strategic program decision-making.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with creating financial forecasts
• Prior experience in Aerospace and Defense industry; with in-depth understanding of government contracts and contract types
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong Proficiency in Earned Value Management, EVMS certification is a plus
• Prior expertise using program finance tools such as: SAP/Excel/Hyperion/Deltek COBRA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and other functions (oral, written, listening)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a challenging and fast paced environment
• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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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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