Sr Specialist, Program Finance

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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

Job Description: The DCS International Division within the L3Harris Spectrum Superiority Division offers significant growth potential, supported by a backlog exceeding $130 million and a 2026 pipeline forecast of $100 million in orders and $70 million in revenue. This division manages large-scale programs with complex financing and revenue recognition requirements, demanding rigorous financial analysis. With a strong emphasis on growth and innovation, this role provides an exceptional opportunity for driven professionals to influence a dynamic, expanding business. Success will deliver measurable impact on the P&L and create meaningful opportunities for organizational improvement and career advancement.

Essential Functions: Project controls analyst responsible for set up and activation of assigned projects, service orders and production work order support in SAP. Leads program financial processes: EVMS, CDRL preparation, and financial forecasting. Ensure adherence to all procedures within Finance and Accounting policies. Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for labor, material, subcontract and ODC (other direct cost) estimates against budget and forecast. Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT (Integrated Product Team). Responsible for advising program management and cross-functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices. Provide inputs 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 perform necessary cost transfers. Compile and strategically review financial and business impacts with program leadership. Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and contributing to strategic program decision ? making. Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

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 Experience with creating financial forecasts Prior experience in Aerospace and Defense industry; with in-depth understanding of government contracts and contract types Strong communication and presentation skills Strong Proficiency in Earned Value Management, EVMS certification is a plus Prior expertise using program finance tools such as: SAP/Excel/Hyperion/Deltek COBRA Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; exceptional attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and other functions (oral, written, listening) Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a challenging and fast paced environment Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)