Job Title: Specialist, Program Finance
Job Code: 9215
Job Location: Orlando, FL (onsite/hybrid due to special access programs)
Schedule: 9/80, off every other Friday
About L3Harris ILS:
L3Harris Imaging and Laser Systems, located in Orlando, Florida and Hilton Head, South Carolina is an established leader in Electro-optical laser systems for military defense applications. A trailblazer in designing and developing highly engineered, innovative solutions, L3Harris ILS is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of laser range finders and laser designators. ILS is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of lasers from the basic formulation of the glass gain medium to highly sophisticated systems used in military vehicles on land, air and sea.
We offer competitive benefits, a 9/80 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.
Job Description:
The Program Finance Analyst Specialist serves as a liaison for the Finance Department with Program Management, Production, Engineering and Business Development. The Financial Analyst provides support to Division Leadership, other members of the Management Team and the Finance Team members, with routine and regular reports within the Division and to Corporate that accurately status the financial performance of the business using clear, concise and easily understood performance and tracking metrics. In addition, he/she is responsible for preparing pricing proposals and assisting with the preparation of monthly reports and is diligent in determining costs for basis of estimating and reporting. completes financial analysis of proposals, contracts and programs. Must be a self-motivated individual that is able to meet schedules and time frames consistently in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Essential Functions:
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Involved in and support all phases of a contract, from proposal preparation through contract closeout. Assist Program Management & Project Engineering in establishing the cost accounts and earned value criteria for the program. Analysts must understand the requirements of their internal customers and provide useful, timely data to assist in the decision-making process.
Provide the financial analysis of program status includes Actuals, ETC, EAC and Earned Value (where applicable) based on inputs from the program team.
Prepare customer reporting (such as those defined in CDRLs), for submission and review Contracts/Program Management.
Prepares files which support the financial baselines being reported, including the Quad Chart content. Ensure that actual cost reported agree to the General Ledger and that all estimates provided by other functional organizations are properly supported.
Establishes and maintains appropriate business controls to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Uploads monthly actual and forecast reports into Corporate Hyperion Financial Management System (HFM) and prepares supplementary schedule.
Assists in performing analysis and preparation of reports to ensure the accuracy and company cost control guidelines. Coordinates Basis of Estimate (BOE) inputs from various functional groups.
Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs financial analysis such as funding profiles, sales outlook and variance analysis.
Provides business capture support to the organization to include RFP/RFQ analysis and other proposal front end activity.
Manages cost proposal preparation and ensures all costs are accurately estimated and presented to facilitate product and services pricing decisions.
Participates in the control of costs and schedules on contracts to include those requiring validated cost schedule control systems.
Tracks and provides status of progress and performance against the approved Plan.
Maintains financial policies, practices and procedures for the Division.
Monitors programs for adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of purchase orders, sales orders, program expenditures, and preparing expenditure projections.
Participates in the control of costs and schedules on programs.
Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures
Assist with special projects within the Program Finance group.
Responsible for protecting and maintaining the privacy of employee's compensation data.
Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance, which requires US citizenship.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.
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.
US Citizenship required.
4+ years' experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), with expertise in Excel including Pivot Tables and complex formulas.
3+ years of related Program Finance experience.
3+ years' experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program/company financial progress/productivity.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience in working with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Material Agency (DCMA); understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) government flow downs.
Experience with Cobra and ProPricer.
Strong analytical, motivational, and negotiating skills, with a high-performance standard and a keen bias-for-action.
Proven ability as a strategic thinker and experience in developing plans for short- and long-term results.
Preferred experience of as a prime contractor or subcontractor to the USG in the defense industry.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
