Senior Specialist, Program Finance 1

L3Harris•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies 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 across major programs, including programs with contractual Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting requirements. The role includes project setup and activation, cost and financial analysis, Estimates at Completion (EAC), sales and cash forecasting, variance analysis, program health reporting, and support for audits and other financial activities. The schedule is 9/80: employees work nine days in each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The position is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

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; alternatively, at least 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Experience using PeopleSoft, COBRA, Hyperion, or equivalent Earned Value tools.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong teamwork and business partnering skills.
Process-improvement orientation and ability to identify and implement improvement ideas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple contract types, including CP, FFP, and T&M.
Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills with strong 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 demonstrated ability to work well within a team and cross-functionally.
Initiative to work independently and demonstrate ownership over responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Support major Cost Plus and Fixed Price programs, including those 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 and perform financial analysis of labor, material, subcontract, and other direct cost (ODC) estimates against budgets and forecasts.
Prepare program Estimates at Completion (EACs) and assess profit impacts with variance commentary.
Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and cash forecasting.
Analyze variances from forecasted EAC, sales, profit, and cash results and identify 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 needed.
Identify and implement process improvements.