Senior Specialist, Program Management

L3HHCM20•Greenville, TX

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist in Program Management. This role functions as a technical program manager responsible for directing all aspects of mission-critical programs supporting the USAF's RC-135 intelligence aircraft and ground support systems. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary customer interface, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance while leading cross-functional teams through complex defense programs from inception to completion.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI
Demonstrated knowledge of job area with specialty within discipline
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated program management experience leading large-scale development programs
Demonstrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission systems experience
Demonstrated defense industry program management background
Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Demonstrated Budget/Control Account Management, Risk Management, and financial forecasting experience
Demonstrated experience with Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Demonstrated proposal development and Program Management Plan (PMP) experience
Demonstrated ground-based signals intelligence information systems knowledge
Demonstrated bid, proposal, and Statement of Work (SOW) development experience
Demonstrated managerial and/or leadership capabilities
Demonstrated presentation skills for both large groups and individual stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and make timely decisions under pressure

Responsibilities

Direct all program phases from inception through completion.
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or major program subsystems.
Participate in contract negotiations and contract modifications.
Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and contract terms/conditions.
Serve as primary customer contact for program activities and lead program review sessions addressing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.
Develop new business opportunities and expand product lines with customers.
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
Identify program challenges and implement solutions, including resource allocation and contractual specification changes.
Direct matrixed employees assigned to the program's Integrated Product Team (IPT) across technical, manufacturing, and administrative functions.