Senior Specialist - Program Finance 1

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 41041

Job Location: Plano, TX or Ashburn, VA 

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Precision Effects group within Agile Development Group Division is seeking a Program Financial Analyst. This position will be responsible for financial forecasting, program financial execution, Earned Value Management, and various ad hoc analyses.

The Program Financial Analyst will perform analyses related to program finance, including profitability, cash flow, and quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs). This individual will serve as a key business partner to Program Managers and cross-functional teams, while also supporting finance leadership in analyzing performance data to provide early indicators of program health.

Additional responsibilities include the development, preparation, and distribution of financial reports to stakeholders for assigned programs. The successful candidate will be expected to understand internal customer requirements and deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial information to support reporting and decision-making. This position operates in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the financial plan for assigned programs, including performing earned-value analysis and preparing customer reports.
• Collaborate with Program Management, FP&A, Accounting, functional support departments, and customers as the primary source of all financial information for all assigned programs.
• Prepare monthly forecasts for Orders, Sales, Operating Income, Cash Flow, and Working Capital
• Serve as the financial expert for programs, alerting management to potential issues, identifying risks, and proposing solutions
• Prepare accurate and complete variance analyses with explanations and corrective actions.
• Provide financial analysis for audits and other ad hoc financial activities.
• Ability to work with multiple contract types
• Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance 

Qualifications:

• 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. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable working independently in a deadline-driven environment where accountability and attention to detail are critical
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both junior and senior-level coworkers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $88,000 - $164,000. 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 assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.