Sr. 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 quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides 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 in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Responsible for managing the cost, revenue, cash, schedule requirements of complex DoD programs through all phases from proposal to period of performance completion. Ensures that all resources such as engineering, manpower, subcontracts, and line items are available to support internal and external delivery targets. Involved in defining deliverables, and guiding internal teams. Formulates and executes long term plans for cost/profit control. Assists Sales team to secure new orders, formulate requirements, and help expedite orders. Works with customers to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities. Provide strategic leadership for program management activities.

Responsibilities

• Experience running programs in the Defense and Aerospace industry and managing contracts for the US DoD
• Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs
• Experience managing complex integrated systems programs
• Drive establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators related to cost, schedule, risk and technical performance across all program life-cycle phases, from kick-off through production
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports regarding project status, financials, and performance to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors
• Experience managing program budgets >$5M
• Responsible for defining scope of work including program deliverables to guide an internal cross-functional team
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer
• General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, and DPAS rated contracts
• Ability to travel within the US up to 20%
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Program Management 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

Skills

• Previous experience managing complex programs including development or system integration
• Technical background preferred
• PMI certification and Earned Value Management experience
• Experience in using advanced application of technical and business principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical and business problems

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary range: $106,500 - $197,500 (applicable in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Greater D.C. area, Denver, and NYC areas). Final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Schedule

9/80 schedule