Senior Specialist, Program Finance 1

L3Harris Technologies•Norfolk, VA

18h•$76,000 - $141,000

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist to support the Power Systems Norfolk finance team and oversee the Production portfolio. The position reports to the Program Finance and Pricing Manager and supports business results and forecast accuracy. The role supports major programs, including Cost Plus and Fixed Price programs with contractual Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting requirements. It includes project setup and activation in the ERP system; monitoring program costs and analyzing labor, material, subcontract, and other direct cost estimates against budgets and forecasts; preparing Estimates at Completion and assessing profit impacts; and contributing to sales and cash forecasting. The role also supports program reviews, audit and other financial activities, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior finance experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior finance experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Experience with PeopleSoft, COBRA, Hyperion, or equivalent Earned Value tools, and advanced Excel skills.
Strong teamwork and business partnering skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple contract types, including CP, FFP, and T&M.
Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Self-motivated attitude and strong work ethic.
Approachable disposition and ability to work well within a team and cross-functionally.
Initiative to work independently and demonstrate ownership.

Responsibilities

Support major programs, including Cost Plus and Fixed Price programs with contractual EVMS reporting requirements.
Prepare Earned Value deliverables and variance analyses for internal management.
Set up and activate assigned projects and service orders, and support production work orders in the ERP system.
Monitor and analyze program costs, including labor, material, subcontract, and other direct cost estimates against budgets and forecasts.
Prepare Estimates at Completion (EACs) for programs and assess profit impacts with variance commentary.
Provide input to monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and cash forecasting.
Analyze variances from forecasted EAC, sales, profit, and cash results, identifying specific drivers of deviations.
Review weekly labor and material charges and analyze variances.
Work with program management and program teams to report on assigned program health and prepare program management review packages.
Develop, communicate, and recommend action plans with program teams to achieve financial targets and program goals.
Provide financial analysis for audits and other financial activities as necessary.
Identify and implement process improvement ideas.