Lead, Program Finance

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Yorba Linda
Posted on: March 12, 2026

Job Description:

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 Title: Lead, Program Finance Job Code: 32487 Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA. Work Schedule: 4/10 (off every Friday) Job Description The Lead, Program Finance will support the project team members in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size and complexity. The analyst will Lead in generating monthly Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMR and/or IPMDAR), Quarterly Estimate at Completions (EACs), ensure compliance with Earned Value Management industry standards, Lead Integrated Baseline and DCMA Surveillance reviews and preparation of monthly forecasts outlooks for Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash and Working Capital. This individual will support efforts related to the preparation of the weekly & monthly management reports, various metrics, and ad hoc segment and sector level requests for presentation to sector and division leadership. We are seeking a proactive, self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to collaborate with key functional stakeholders. Ideal candidate must be detail oriented with good organizational skills and capable of multi-tasking and the ability to work with minimal day to day supervision. Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, with a commitment to quality while developing their leadership skills as a key business partner. Essential Functions: Lead Earned Value Management, baseline planning/execution, and estimate to complete Frequently responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams Lead Integrated Baseline Reviews, EVMS Survillance Reviews and close out of action items Supports significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area. May develop new concepts or standards Prepare monthly forecasts outlooks for Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash and Working Capital Interfaces with Program Managements, Accounting, Functional Leads, and customers as the primary source of all financial information for the programs they support Responsible for consolidating and analyzing program forecasts to develop the short-term forecast (STF). Support the Monthly Business Review, Management Rate Review (MRR) Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Joint Strategic Plan (JSP), and any other financial reviews. Prepare meaningful variance analysis of actual versus forecast financial performance and trend analysis Load FCST into FCSTGov. Maintain FCSTGov to HFM alignment. Experience with contracts such as CPAF, CPIF, CPFF, T&M, FFP, etc. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Responsible for knowing/following L3Harris policies and procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience 2 years’ experience with FP&A financial analysis, forecasting and reporting including variance explanations. Demonstrated strong working knowledge of EVMS Tools such as Cobra, Empower or winsight and Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred Additional Skills: Ability/desire to mentor less experienced team members. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of indirect rate development / modeling and rate variance analysis Knowledge of cost/schedule development, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, financial modeling, corporate forecasting, and/or business acquisitions. Experience with Deltek Cobra, Empower, Deltek CostPoint (ERP) Hyperion/Smartview, Oracle, and FCSTGov. Ability to obtain Secret security clearance. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $103,500 - $192,500. 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. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. LI-KM1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

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