Sr. Specialist, Program Controls Analyst

About the role

The Finance organization within the Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Program Controls Analyst (PCA) to support program performance and execution excellence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Control Account Managers (CAM) and Business Managers (BM) to establish and integrate the newly formed Program Control Analyst function on AR’s Tier 1 and DFAR programs.
• Maintain the Program Business Rhythm, data analysis, and CAM support for forecasting and variance reporting.
• Review and corrective action support of program logs and DECM trips, ensuring compliant change control.
• Support comprehensive estimate at complete (CEAC) activities.
• Support internal and external audits and closure support for any resulting corrective actions.
• 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.
• Analyze program data including labor, material, subcontract and ODC, providing analysis results for informed management decisions.
• Develop quality, compliant program Baseline plans using product-based work breakdown structures (WBS), appropriate earned value techniques, and ensuring cost/schedule integration.
• Guide CAMs through Estimate at Completion (EAC) and CEAC activities.
• Assist in 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.
• Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior program controls or program finance experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of program controls or program finance experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior program controls or program finance experience.
• 3+ years Earned Value Management experience.

Additional Skills

• Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in an inclusive environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities.
• 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.).
• Experience developing relationships with geographically dispersed teams.
• Objective thinker with a passion for problem solving and the ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.

Pay

The salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $88,000 - $164,000.

The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $76,500 - $141,500.

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.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Schedule

Varies by location