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Lead, Program Finance

Melbourne, Florida
Full Time On-site

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Job Title: Lead, Program Finance 

Job Code: 35507

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description: 
The Assured Mission Networks Division is seeking a Program Finance Lead responsible for managing the financial control of a critical program in Melbourne, FL. This role will be responsible for partnering with program managers and cross-functional teams to drive financial program execution, establish and maintain program financial plan, and perform detailed financial analysis to provide insight into cost and schedule health on a program.


Essential Functions:

  • Lead program financials including development of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, Earned Value (EV) data compliance and reporting, cost accounting and overseeing of cost and schedule integration
  • Development of quarterly EACs; analyze/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data
  • Ensure program EAC adherence to L3 Harris AC-13 and PM-05 policies. Evaluate, make recommendations and implement corrective actions where gaps exist
  • Development and review of time-phased budgets; establishment of key performance metrics and milestones; ongoing reporting of Program(s) cost and schedule variances; investigation of financial irregularities; financial program compliance; prepare milestone invoices and analyze program cash forecast
  • Partner with and provide guidance to Program Managers, Technical Leads, and Division/Sector leadership related to financial performance
  • Responsible for influencing day-to-day execution of all financial activity related to Programs, Proposals, Reviews, including the development of strategies necessary to achieve program financial goals
  • Partner with IPT members to execute baselining, Estimate to Completion (ETC), and change management processes
  • Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively work with people of all levels within the organization
  • Ability to proactively solve complex problems and issues in a timely manner with limited supervision
  • Strong sense of initiative, independence, closure, with ability to navigate multiple priorities within tight-deadlines

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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

•    2-5 years of experience with Hyperion, Peoplesoft & Queries. 
•    6+ years of experience with EVM, financial performance reporting, internal/customer reporting,
•    Strong interpersonal and leadership skills set, including the capability to interface and present with internal and external customers and form strong business partnerships with key program leaders.
•    Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people of all levels within the organization.
•    Self-starter with ability to proactively solve complex problems and issues in a timely manner with limited supervision.
•    Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
•    Good organizational skills and capable of prioritizing and executing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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