Specialist, Program Finance

L3Harris • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Program Finance supports major defense programs by applying Earned Value Management (EVM), finance, and accounting skills to prepare financial reporting. The role uses Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and other monitoring processes to help keep projects and programs on track with accurate, complete information. It prepares metrics and reports covering awards, sales, profit, and cash, and may assist proposal teams with bases of estimate, actuals data, and fact-finding or negotiations.

The position works with Program Management, Material Planning, Operations, the Program Office, functional departments, and management at various levels. The successful candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, organized, able to multitask and work with minimal day-to-day supervision, and committed to quality, problem-solving, and efficiency. The job is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, and follows a 9/80 schedule: 80 hours over nine workdays in each 14-day period, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of prior finance experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of prior finance experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of prior finance experience.
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Self-directed and proactive, with good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Detail orientation, good organizational skills, and ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using PeopleSoft, COBRA, and Hyperion.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Motivation and comfort working independently in a deadline-driven environment where accountability and attention to detail are critical.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers ranging from junior to upper levels.

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 and customers.
• Perform change management and Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis and reporting.
• Forecast and analyze orders, revenue, operating income, and PWC.
• Monitor and control costs.
• Interface with management, the Program Office, and functional departments to support programs.
• Provide audit support.
• May assist proposal teams by developing bases of estimate, providing actuals data, and supporting fact-finding and negotiations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level