Senior Financial Analyst

L3Harris • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst helps ensure programs and departments remain on track and aligned by providing accurate, timely, and complete financial information within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The role partners with Program Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders and requires a proactive, detail-oriented, organized professional who can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. It also offers opportunities to build leadership capabilities as a key business partner across the organization.

The analyst monitors program financial performance, leads budget and schedule management, performs financial analysis and reporting, supports estimates and workforce planning, and guides program managers, control account managers, and junior analysts. The position contributes to financial integrity, customer and leadership briefings, and continuous improvement of financial processes. The role is located in Orlando, Florida, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant financial analysis experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and GAAP.

Nice To Haves

• Broad experience in business financial management, including government and commercial contracting, earned value analysis, cost analysis, financial planning, cash flow management, progress payments, and billing milestones.
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• High proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships, establish trust, and contribute to an inclusive team environment.
• Experience developing financial forecasts and long-range planning models.
• Prior experience supporting DoD or other government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret program financial performance; identify potential issues early, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead the development and management of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules; ensure Earned Value compliance, reporting accuracy, and cost/schedule integration.
• Perform budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, internal and external financial reporting, and risk management.
• Prepare quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs) and support development of Estimate to Complete (ETC), EAC, and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) projections.
• Support or lead financial analysts in establishing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and charge number setups.
• Guide financial analysts in monitoring labor and non-labor costs to keep expenditures within budget and ensure appropriate charging.
• Support or lead workforce planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Extract, reconcile, and validate accounting data to ensure financial integrity.
• Produce program financial artifacts, including EV reports, graphical analyses, and customer deliverables.
• Develop and present financial status briefings to customers and internal leadership.
• Guide Program Managers and Control Account Managers on cost and schedule performance reporting processes.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development support to junior finance team members.
• Communicate across the organization and influence changes to financial practices and processes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance financial performance and reporting.
• Perform ad hoc analyses, data validation, and other financial integrity reviews.
• Maintain working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Mentor junior analysts in investigations and root-cause identification for financial discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior