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Senior Associate, Program Finance

Nashville, Tennessee
Full Time On-site

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing various analyses on proposals, contracts and programs. This role is involved in supporting all phases of a contract, from proposal preparation through contract closeout. In addition, the analyst will be responsible for development and distribution of all financial reports to stakeholders throughout the organization. The analyst must also understand the requirements of their internal customers and provide useful, timely data to assist in the decision-making process.  The Financial Analyst, Senior Associate Level is an intermediate professional with practical job knowledge, working under moderate supervision to set objectives for team and job area, achieving operational targets with impact on departmental results.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides financial analysis on programs (External/IR&D), including actuals, estimate to complete (ETC), estimate at complete (EAC) and Earned Value (EV) based on inputs from the program team for regularly occurring program reviews.
  • Monitors, analyzes, estimates and reports cost and schedule performance against baseline.
  • Prices proposals ranging in size and complexity, adding strategic value beyond the numbers themselves.
  • Converts cost proposals to contract budgets and performs financial budget tracking for contracts.
  • Participates in the bid process, by assisting program management & project engineering in establishing the cost accounts and earned value criteria for the program.
  • Ensures that actual cost reported agree to the general ledger and that all estimates provided by other functional organizations are properly supported.
  • Maintains current, accurate and complete files, which support the financial baselines being reported, including the quad chart content.
  • Adheres to L3Harris Sarbanes-Oxley Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFRs) for applicable cycles (EAC, Revenue, etc.) as well as L3Harris Corporate Accounting Policies.
  • Recommends and implements process improvements with regard to financial analysis and financial reporting.
  • Ad hoc analysis may be required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business or related field with 2 years minimum prior of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • 2 years minimum prior of relevant work experience in MS Office
  • Ability to gain secret clearance 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Aerospace and/or DoD industry experience
  • Outstanding financial acumen blended with business partnership and leadership
  • Detail oriented mind with ability to assess macro level impacts of changes within a program
  • Proven track record of process improvement and experience with financial systems and process change initiatives
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability foster strong working relationships with cross functional partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to frame and interpret issues 

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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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