Specialist, Program Finance

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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Program Finance

Job Number: 37868

Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Schedule: 4/10 M-Th

L3Harris Defense Electronic Systems (DES), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies.  L3Harris DES specializes in the design and manufacture of fuses, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

The L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation business was founded in 1956 and for over 65 years IEC has played a key role in the most successful defense system of modern history. With sites in Yorba Linda, CA, Cape Canaveral, FL, and Crystal City, VA, IEC is a recognized industry leader in defense and security solutions, providing critical technology advancements in the areas of GPS/Position Navigation and Timing, and Range and Test Solutions. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description: 

The Specialist, Program Finance will support the project team members in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size and complexity. The analyst will assist in generating monthly Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMR and/or IPMDAR), Quarterly Estimate at Completions (EACs), Earned Value Management and preparation of monthly forecasts outlooks for Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash and Working Capital.

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for Earned Value Management, baseline planning/execution, and estimate to complete changes
• Prepare monthly forecasts outlooks for Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash and Working Capital
• Prepares accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting
• Makes basic adjustments to systems and processes to solve problems including improvements to Financial System tools and processes
• Interfaces with Program Managements, Accounting, Functional Leads, and customers as the primary source of all financial information for the programs they support
• Provide financial analysis for audits and other financial activities.
• Responsible for knowing/following L3Harris policies and procedures.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Deltek Cobra , Deltek Costpoint, Empower and Cognos
• Advanced Excel Skills (Macro’s, Arrays, SUMIF’s formulas)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $76,500 - $141,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $67,000 - $124,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assi