Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Program Finance

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with 4 years of experience; alternatively, 10 years of relevant experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Execute program finance processes and deliverables for large, complex programs.
  • Communicate financial information effectively with program management and cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and maintain program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and budget.
  • Lead financial processes including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and financial forecasting.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for program review.
  • Analyze program cost and billing details for accuracy and insights.
  • Advise program management on compliance with financial policies and best practices.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing for extended weekends.
  • Opportunity to work with large programs that have significant impact.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on process improvement and financial best practices.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 45075

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Surveillance Systems Division is seeking a Sr. Specialist Program Financial Analyst to support large and complex programs in Palm Bay, FL. The candidate will be responsible for the execution of program finance processes and deliverables; inclusive of budgeting, EVMS, CDRL preparation, internal financial metrics reporting, and partnership with program management.

Essential Functions:
  • Works to achieve program operational targets to impact overall division results
  • Communicate with program management and cross-functional teammates to explain and interpret information
  • Supports development and maintenance of program IMS and budget
  • Leads program financial processes: EVMS, CDRL preparation, and financial forecasting
  • Prepares weekly/monthly program financial reports
  • Analyzes program cost and billing details
  • Responsible for advising program management and cross-functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices
  • Ultimate ownership of the team's execution of program finance deliverables; inclusive of EVMS, CDRL's, ERP system management, financial forecasting, and process improvement objectives.


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:
  • Specific experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion and Cobra is a plus
  • Top Secret SCI security clearance or able to obtain upon hire
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in an inclusive environment
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities
  • Strong Proficiency in Earned Value Management, EVMS certification is a plus.
  • Experience with creating financial forecasts
  • Proficiency with a financial ERP system, such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or SAP
  • Expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

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