Sr Specialist, Program Finance
About The Position
The DCS International Division within L3Harris Spectrum Superiority Division manages large-scale programs with complex financing and revenue recognition requirements. The division has 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 position offers the opportunity to influence a growing business through rigorous financial analysis, measurable P&L impact, and organizational improvement. The Senior Specialist, Program Finance serves as a project controls analyst and leads program financial processes, including EVMS, CDRL preparation, and financial forecasting. The role monitors program costs and forecasts, prepares Estimates at Completion, supports sales and cash forecasting, analyzes variances, and advises program management and cross-functional teammates on finance policies, procedures, and best practices. The position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and follows a 9/80 schedule: 80 hours over nine workdays in each 14-day period, with every other Friday off. The employee must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of related experience.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating financial forecasts.
- Prior Aerospace and Defense industry experience, including an 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.
- Experience with program finance tools such as SAP, Excel, Hyperion, or Deltek COBRA.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and other functions through oral, written, and listening skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Set up and activate assigned projects and service orders in SAP, and support production work orders.
- Lead program financial processes, including EVMS, CDRL preparation, and financial forecasting.
- Ensure adherence to Finance and Accounting policies and procedures.
- Monitor and analyze program costs; perform financial analysis of labor, material, subcontract, and other direct cost estimates against budget and forecast.
- Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct-charge programs in collaboration with the cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT).
- Advise program management and cross-functional teammates on finance policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide inputs to monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and cash forecasting.
- Perform variance analysis against forecasted EAC, sales, profit, and cash results, identifying drivers of deviations from estimates.
- Review weekly labor and material charges and make necessary cost transfers.
- Compile and strategically review financial and business impacts with program leadership.
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities and contribute to strategic program decision-making.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
