Specialist, Program Management

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and professional growth. We provide an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence. As the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, we deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in support of national security.

Location: Greenville, TX

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated Program Manager and primary focal point for all Baseline Variance List (BVL) kit efforts across applicable aircraft.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of BVL programs throughout all lifecycle phases.
• Coordinate requirements development, cost estimating, customer presentations, funding, engineering, procurement, fabrication, Group B procurement, installation, and testing.
• Act as primary customer contact for BVL program activities; lead program review sessions discussing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Provide guidance in preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
• Participate in negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
• Establish program plans, milestones, and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Direct work of employees assigned to the program from technical, production, and administrative areas.
• Set the highest ethical standards for self and others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years prior experience, or Graduate Degree with 2 years prior experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and management personnel onsite and offsite.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (preferred).

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of the proposal development process.
• Experience with integrated program scheduling, risk management, subcontracts, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Familiarity with the Big Safari‑135 program.
• Customer focus and teamwork orientation.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive change.
• Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, work under pressure, and work extended hours during major proposal deadlines.
• Analytical skills with the ability to filter and distill information for appropriate audiences.
• Flexibility in collaborating with all organizational levels involved in bid, proposal, and contract execution.

Schedule

9/80