Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Program Finance

Level 3 Communications, Inc$88K — $164K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of finance experience OR a Graduate Degree with 4+ years of finance experience; 10+ years of relevant experience accepted without a degree.
  • Eligibility to obtain DOD Security Clearance, requiring US citizenship.
  • Experience with multiple contract types (Cost Plus/Fixed Price, T&M).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Support major finance programs, ensuring compliance with Earned Value (EVMS) reporting requirements.
  • Prepare EV deliverables and conduct variance analysis for management.
  • Set up and activate assigned projects within the ERP system.
  • Analyze program costs and perform financial analyses against budget forecasts.
  • Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) and assess profit impacts with variance commentary.
  • Provide input for sales and cash forecasting processes.
  • Collaborate with program management to evaluate program health and develop review packages.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Education assistance and parental leave.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Finance Analyst

Job Code: 42378

Job Location: Norfolk, VA.

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 Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Spec. Program Finance team member who will support the Power Systems Norfolk finance team. The successful candidate will report to our Program Finance and Pricing Manager. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a growing organization focused on driving business results and forecast accuracy. This position will be overseeing the Production portfolio.

Essential Functions:
• Support major programs including Cost Plus/Fixed Price, with contractual Earned Value (EVMS) reporting requirements.
• Preparation of EV deliverables, variance analysis for internal management.
• Experience using PeopleSoft, COBRA, Hyperion or equivalent Earned Value tools and advanced Excel skills
• Project financial analyst is responsible for setting 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 programs and access profit impacts with variance commentary
• Provide input 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 analyze variances
• Work with program management and the program teams to report on the health of assigned programs. Prepare program management review packages.
• Develop, communicate, and recommend action plans with program teams to ensure financial targets and program goals are achieved.
• Provide financial analysis for audits and other financial activities, as necessary.
• Strong teamwork and business partnering skills.
• Process improvement oriented, ability to identify and implement improvement ideas.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior finance experience OR Graduate Degree with 4 years of prior finance experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Eligibility to obtain DOD Security Clearance which requires US citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills:
• Experience with multiple contract types (CP/FFP/T&M)
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills with a keen eye on details.
• Good organizational skills with ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Approachable disposition with a demonstrated ability to work well within a team and cross-functionally.
• Initiative to work independently and demonstrate ownership over roles.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington State, DC and Virginia (Greater D.C. area), Denver, or NYC areas is $88K-$164K. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $76K-$141K. 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.

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