Senior Specialist, Program Controls

About the role

The Finance organization within the Missile Solutions (MSL) Segment is seeking a Program Controls Analyst (PCA) to support program performance and execution excellence.

Responsibilities

• Program Control Analyst responsible for analysis of program data including but not limited to labor, material, subcontract and ODC and providing analysis results in a format that allows program team to use data to make informed management decisions.
• Aid program teams with the development of quality, compliant program Baseline plans, utilizing product-based work breakdown structures (WBS), appropriate earned value techniques, and ensuring cost/schedule integration.
• Guide Control Account Managers (CAMs) through Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Comprehensive Estimate at Complete (CEAC) activities.
• Partner with CAMs on variance analysis and reporting, identifying specific drivers of deviation, impact, and corrective actions.
• Communicate risks and opportunities to forecasts in a clear, concise and timely manner to ensure no financial surprises.
• Advise CAMs and cross-functional teammates on adherence to AR EVM policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices.
• Provide guidance and training as needed to junior PCAs.
• Disciplined, self-starting professional who can bring projects to closure with minimum direction, guidance and oversight.

Requirements

• Continuous learning partnership with the Program Planning and Controls (PP&C) Center of Excellence (COE) team to ensure understanding of best business practices utilizing standard tools and processes in alignment with industry standards and L3Harris policies/procedures.

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

• 3+ years of Earned Value Management experience
• 3+ years of experience with creating financial forecasts
• Demonstrated experience on programs with responsibility for development and execution, including setup, baseline management, update/maintenance and CDRL deliveries.
• Experience with program health metrics for Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) environment (e.g. DCMA 14-Point assessment; DCMA EVMS Compliance Metric (DECM) and Schedule Metric Analysis – such as BEI, CPLI, SPI, etc.)
• Ability to develop relationships with geographically dispersed teams.
• Objective thinker with a passion for problem solving and the ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.