Sr Specialist, Program Finance

L3Harris•Salt Lake, UT

11d

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 a backlog exceeding $130 million and a 2026 pipeline forecast of $100 million in orders and $70 million in revenue. This role supports rigorous financial analysis and offers the opportunity to influence a growing business, affect the P&L, and contribute to organizational improvement. The Senior Specialist, Program Finance is responsible for project controls and program financial processes, including project setup and activation, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. The role works with program leadership and cross-functional teams to monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic program decisions. The position requires the ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant 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 Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating financial forecasts.
Prior experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry and 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.
Prior expertise using 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 and support production work orders in SAP.
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, and analyze labor, material, subcontract, and other direct cost estimates against budgets and forecasts.
Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct-charge programs in collaboration with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams.
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 specific drivers of deviations.
Review weekly labor and material charges and perform necessary cost transfers.
Compile and review financial and business impacts with program leadership.
Identify risks and opportunities and contribute to strategic program decision-making.