Among securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents: 44% (high).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

Skills this job asks for

Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.

About the job

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 46741

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)

#LI-NG1