Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Program Finance

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 years related experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years; or 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 1 year experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
  • 1 year experience in Program Controls.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain the program's financial plan and budget for contract work.
  • Perform detailed financial analyses including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
  • Monitor adherence to approved budgets and conduct monthly financial forecasting.
  • Communicate financial insights to program management and cross-functional teams.
  • Advise teams on finance policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Execute program finance deliverables including EVMS and financial forecasting.
  • Train and support staff in Earned Value management to ensure consistency across divisions.

Benefits

  • On-site work environment in Greenville, TX.
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work with leading-edge technology in mission system development.
  • Collaborative team environment supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Potential for ongoing training and development in finance best practices.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Program FinanceJob Code: 41324Job Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite)Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Sector is seeking a Program Finance Specialist to support Mission System Development within the Information Dominance Group (IDG). Candidate will work as a key business partner to Program Managers and functional teams to establish and maintain the program's financial plan, perform analyses, and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Conducts detailed financial analysis that provide insight into cost and schedule health on a program to ensure financial objectives are met. Interprets performance data on a weekly and monthly basis with the goal of providing early indicators of program health. Monitors program adherence to approved budget. Responsible for monthly financial forecasting and long-range planning of their respective programs, focusing on Orders, Revenue, Profit and Cash Flow.

Essential Functions:
  • Works to achieve program operational targets to impact overall division results.
  • Communicates with program management and cross-functional teammates to explain and interpret information.
  • Supports development and maintenance of program IMS and budget.
  • 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.
  • Providing support from a process and EVMS perspective for audits and other financial activities.
  • Trains, oversees, supports and develops PFA, PMO and functional staff as needed (specifically from an Earned Value perspective to ensure we are consistent across the Division and amongst other divisions).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
  • Minimum 1 year experience Program Controls experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in an inclusive environment.
  • 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.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.


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