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 experience or graduate degree with 2 years experience; 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles preferred.
  • Experience with Firm-Fixed-Price and cost-plus contracts is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with US government funding profiles and variance analysis is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities in fast-paced settings.
  • Ability to obtain US Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Track and analyze cost performance on assigned programs.
  • Collaborate with Program Management and project teams on financial performance.
  • Create and maintain projects within Deltek Cobra and PeopleSoft systems.
  • Support the establishment of project baseline budgets and their maintenance.
  • Assist in maintaining financial forecasts like Estimates at Completion (EACs).
  • Deliver predictive analysis to flag potential risks and opportunities.
  • Undertake special projects as guided by management, including reconciliations and project cleanups.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with 9/80 arrangement, allowing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunities for further training and professional development.
  • Exposure to high-profile projects and strategic financial management initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 43791

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

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

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an individual to support Program Finance and join the TM&C Division. The position will be responsible for the financial management, review, and forecasting of assigned programs. They partner with program management and project teams to analyze and understand their financial position. The Analyst will prepare quarterly and monthly financial reports, both internal and external as required, validate actual cost reporting, support monthly closing activities, support establishment and maintenance of project baselines and forecasts, and be responsible for project setup and maintenance with the financial systems. Position will have opportunities for exposure to support monthly Financial OSPI forecasting and reporting in and ad-hoc role as needed.

Essential Functions:
  • Tracking, monitoring, and analyzing cost performance on programs
  • Proactively work with Program Management and the project team in supporting the programs' financial performance and requirements
  • Creating and maintaining projects within Deltek Cobra and PeopleSoft financial systems, consistently in accordance with company procedure
  • Supports the creation of time-phased project baseline budgets for performance measurement and maintenance throughout the project
  • Supports the maintenance of the financial forecasts: Estimates at Completion (EACs), working with the project team as needed to obtain inputs to meet deadlines
  • Provide predictive analysis to inform Program Management of risks and opportunities prior to realization and drive enterprise efficiencies
  • Other special projects as directed by management such as reconciliations, cleanup of migrated or closed projects, etc.
  • Ability to obtain US Government clearance.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • TS/SCI clearance preferred
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and processes
  • Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast paced environment
  • Experience with Firm-Fixed-Price production, cost-plus, and maintenance contracts
  • Knowledge of government funding profiles, sales outlook and variance analysis preferred
  • Experience with HypFcst / Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) a plus


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