LEAD, PROGRAM FINANCE WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title: Lead, Program Finance Job Code: 14904 Job Location:
Goleta, CA Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: Responsible for
managing, preparing, administering, and directing the control of
the budget for large and/or complex programs. Performs analyses and
prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within
negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control
guidelines. Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and
performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding
profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Conducts detailed
financial analysis. Interprets and implements most proposal
estimating, pricing and documentation requirements. Reviews and
approves recommendations for financial planning and control.
Monitors program adherence to approved budget. Essential Functions:
Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and
in-depth knowledge of project management. Manages large, complex
project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization
with minimal oversight or direction. Communicates within and
outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to
practices, processes and approaches. Makes significant improvements
in processes, systems, or products. Provides input into new
products/processes and implements operational plans that have
measurable impact on business or functional results. Work is guided
by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or
direction. Frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching
and training to other employees across the Company within area of
expertise. Frequently responsible for managing large, complex
project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization,
involving large cross-functional teams. Communicates within and
outside of the organization which include customers or vendors.
Works to influence others to accept individual or team's views or
practices and changes to concepts, practices and approaches.
Communicates with leadership regarding matters of importance to the
functional or business area. May conduct briefings with leaders.
Work consists of making significant improvements of processes,
systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area.
May develop new concepts or standards. Opportunities for problem
solving and innovation are undefined, where information is
difficult to obtain. Conducts extensive investigation to understand
root cause of problems. Problems span a wide range of difficult and
unique issues across the function and/or business area. Implements
strategic goals established by leadership. Establishes operational
plans for job area with short-term impact on results (e.g., less
than 1 year). Provides input into new products, processes,
standards and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact
on the achievement of overall function or business results.
Essential Functions: * Preparing detailed program team budgets and
updating projections for monthly sales, operating income, and cash
receipt forecasts.
* Maintaining timely and accurate EACs for assigned programs.
* Preparing variance analysis in support of program management for
internal weekly and monthly reviews. * Experience analyzing and
reporting Earned Value Management data.
* Generating monthly project billings.
* Providing financial support to DCMA/DCAA audits.
* Identify and develop process improvements to streamline reporting
and improve efficiency
* Developing detailed, accurate manufacturing and material cost
estimates. Update proposals to include actual purchase order and
other cost data in preparation for negotiations.
* Conducting ad hoc analysis as required Qualifications: *
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related
experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior
related experience. * Basic understanding of cost accounting and FA
principles. Familiarity with SAP or other ERP.
* Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office
applications
* Experience with Earned Value Management, IPMR CDRL submittal and
an Earned Value tool (COBRA, etc.) a plus
* Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects. * Should be a
self-starter that can work independently and in a team
environment
* Must use management by fact, understand risk management and be
able to work well within a team. * Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Additional Skills: * Strong interpersonal and leadership
skill set, including the capability to interface with customers and
form strong business partnerships with key program leaders
* Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and
Word
* Familiarity with an ERP an Earned Value tool, preferably SAP and
Cobra
* Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to
prioritize in a dynamic environment
* Strong analytical skills including the ability to proactively
solve problems and issues in a timely manner
* Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills, including the
ability to work with people of all levels/functions within the
organization
* Strong communication skills (oral, written, listening)
* Minimum 6 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense
industry
* Minimum 3 years of Earned Value experience In compliance with pay
transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is
$96,000 - $179,000. 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 relocation stipend,
401(k), EAP, 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.
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