Strategic Program Finance Analyst (Defense)

L3Harris Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is recruiting for a Specialist, Program Finance in Carlsbad, CA. The role focuses on project controls, cost analysis, and EAC development within the TDL Division, impacting P&L and program decisions.

The successful candidate will conduct detailed financial analyses, support budget and forecast processes, and collaborate with cross-functional IPTs, all while ensuring compliance with finance policies and government contract norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. 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.

Responsibilities

• Project controls analyst responsible for set up and activation of assigned projects, service orders and production work order support in SAP
• Ensure adherence to all procedures within Finance and Accounting policies
• Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for labor, material, subcontract and ODC estimates against budget and forecast
• Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT
• 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.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance if needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Hyperion

Deltek COBRA

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is recruiting for a Specialist, Program Finance in Carlsbad, CA. The role focuses on project controls, cost analysis, and EAC development within the TDL Division, impacting P&L and program decisions.

The successful candidate will conduct detailed financial analyses, support budget and forecast processes, and collaborate with cross-functional IPTs, all while ensuring compliance with finance policies and government contract norms.