Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Program Finance 1

Level 3 Communications, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with 4 years, or 10 years without a degree.
  • Proven experience with the defense work sector is preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to ad-hoc requests quickly.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVMS) is a plus.
  • Experience using LN, COBRA, Hyperion, and advanced Excel skills is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Act as project controls analyst for the activation of assigned projects in the ERP system.
  • Monitor and analyze program costs against budget for labor, material, subcontract, and ODC estimates.
  • Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) through collaboration with cross-functional IPT.
  • Support major programs with Earned Value (EVMS) reporting requirements.
  • Prepare EV deliverables and conduct variance analyses for management and customers.
  • Provide audit support as necessary for financial processes.
  • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting for sales and cash.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allows every other Friday off, promoting work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment and independently.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across various contract types is provided.
  • Potential for professional growth within the defense finance sector.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 41927

Job Location: Bristol, PA

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

Job Description:

L3 Harris is currently hiring for a Sr Specialist, Program Finance. Within this role, you will work in a team environment as well as independently. You will be responsible for analyzing data, generating financial reports, conducting root cause variance analysis, and providing guidance and outlook on the financial status of your programs to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and internal senior leadership.

Essential Functions:

  • Act as the project controls analyst - responsible for set up and activation of assigned projects, service orders and production work order support in ERP system.
  • Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for labor, material, subcontract and ODC estimates against budget and forecast.
  • Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT.
  • Support major programs including Cost Plus, with contractual Earned Value (EVMS) reporting requirements.
  • Preparation of EV deliverables, variance analysis for both internal management and customer.
  • Provide audit support as needed.
  • Provide inputs for the monthly, quarterly and annual sales and cash forecasting process.
  • Perform variance analysis to forecasted results (EAC, Sales, Profit and Cash), identifying specific drivers of deviations from estimates.
  • Review weekly labor/material charges and perform necessary cost transfers.
  • Prepare backup costing support for Fixed Price, Cost Plus and T&M monthly customer billings.
  • Ability to obtain a US security 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:

  • Experience with the defense work sector.
  • Proficient with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills are required.
  • Ability to multi-task and work ad-hoc requests on short notice.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) is a plus.
  • Experience using LN, COBRA, Hyperiosn, web reports/queries and advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with multiple contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FPIF, FFP, T&M etc.) is desired.
  • Advanced MS Office skills.


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