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Principal, Program Management

Greenville, Texas; Plano, Texas; Waco, Texas
Full Time On-site

The Program Management Excellence (PMX) organization within the ISR Sector is seeking an experienced PMX lead to drive segment program EVM execution and compliance excellence. This position is the strategic leader for development of EVM policy, EVM tool development and implementation, understanding EVM compliance and training, and managing relationships with the program teams and Defense Contractor Management Agency (DCMA).

The successful candidate will possess DoD Earned Value Management System Interpretation Guidelines (EVMSIG) knowledge to provide guidance on compliant EVM processes, tools, best practices, and EVM analysis and compliance.  This candidate will serve as the EVM expert responsible for developing EVM training, processes, procedures and tools. They will also be responsible for training development and deployment, and providing program guidance. It requires the ability to drive/direct a program team toward compliant EVM business practices utilizing standard processes in alignment with government EVM requirements (EVMSIG) and L3Harris EVM policies/procedures. Responsible to assess, analyze, and interpret DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics (DECM). This position requires tactical and strategic vision and to ensure the overall EVM health and compliance of the IMS segment. The candidate must be an analytical and self-directed thinker with the capability to provide solutions to complex EVM process and compliance challenges. Must have the ability to work independently and objectively to assess EVM performance data for a diverse variety of program types to establish and implement EVM best practices, tools, and training plans that will ensure long-term EVM compliance success.

Essential Functions:

  • Must be extremely analytical and able to assess and interpret large amount of EVM data, metrics, and trends
  • EVM training material development and deployment
  • Continuous development and improvement of overall EVM processes
  • Familiar with latest versions of the DoD EVMSIG and NDIA EIA-748
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Streamlining procedures and tools to drive efficient EVM application across contractual DFARs programs to maintain compliance
  • Streamlining procedures and tools to drive efficient EVM application across non-contractual EVM programs
  • Apply experience and expertise to help IMS deploy EVM across a wide range of program types and tools
  • Develop and deploy enhanced tool sets to improve efficiency of EVM execution and data quality
  • Travel may be required on as needed basis

Qualifications: 

  • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, program management, or other related fields with at least 15 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in noted fields with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
  • 10+ years’ experience working with large multi-site functional teams and managing complex projects
  • 5+ years of EVM team leadership experience utilizing project planning tools, methodologies, and best practices
  • Possesses the ability to architect and manage the development and implementation of EVM tools to create efficiency for business processes and personnel from primary and secondary data sources
  • 10+ years’ experience with EVM tools (i.e., SAP, Cobra, MS Project)
  • Knowledge and practical application of Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements
  • Experience deploying EVM on a wide range of program types
  • Expertise with Microsoft Excel with the ability to articulate requirements in a way that performing team members can co-implement solutions
  • Requires US citizenship

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Analytical synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures. 
  • Experience partnering with the Defense Contract Management Agency
  • Experience and understanding of the DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics (DECM)
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, across geographically disbursed teams
  • Knowledge of DoD Earned Value Management System Interpretation Guidelines (EVMSIG)
  • Self-motivated with strong ability to prioritize workload and drive personal and team task completion
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive, action-oriented approach to managing projects
  • Strategic mindset, strong project planning skills, financial acumen, and the ability to develop solutions for challenges.
  • Aerospace and Defense experience
  • Displaying creativity, develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas is a compelling way for change.

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.

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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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