Senior Specialist, Program Finance
L3HARRIS Technologies
Ashburn, VA · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Finance
Job Code: 46454
Job Location: Ashburn, VA
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 Surveillance and Strike group is seeking a program finance analyst. Responsible for supporting the financial control of complex programs. Works 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. Performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis. Conducts and/or assists in financial analysis that provides insight into cost and schedule health on a program to ensure financial objectives are met. Supports finance leadership team in the analysis of performance data with the goal of providing early indicators of program health. Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control. Monitors program adherence to approved budget. Supports finance leadership team on internal and external Audits.
Essential Functions:
Support major programs including Cost Plus/Fixed Price, with contractual Earned Value (EVMS) reporting requirements.
Preparation of EV deliverables, variance analysis for both internal management and customer.
Change management, EAC analysis and reporting
Orders, Revenue, Operating Income, and PWC forecasting and analysis
Experience using PeopleSoft, COBRA, Hyperion, and advanced Excel skills
Monitor and control cost.
Interface with various levels of management, Program Office and functional departments to support programs
Audit support
Ability to obtain US Secret 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:
Strong Excel/MS Office skills
Highly motivated worker, comfortable working independently in a deadline driven environment, where accountability and attention to detail are critical
Strong written and oral communication skills, project a professional demeanor, and be capable of working effectively with junior to upper level coworkers
Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills; be self-directed, proactive, and possess good communication skills
Able to work in a team environment
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $88,000 - $164,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.