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Senior Specialist, Program Management

Millersville, Maryland, Herndon, Virginia, Palm Bay, Florida, Ashaway, Rhode Island, Hanover, Maryland
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Program Management Senior Specialist supporting our Seabed Systems in Millersville, Maryland. 

This Program Management Specialist will contribute to multiple program areas, including cost management, schedule tracking, contractor performance oversight, risk and opportunity management, requirements analysis, quality assurance, and customer reporting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring seamless collaboration between customers, technical teams, and program stakeholders.

The qualified candidate must be able to:

  • Set goals and empower individuals to take ownership for their assignments.
  • Assist leadership in identifying program growth opportunities in addition to facilitating capture of new opportunities with customers.
  • Have strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills that will facilitate in creating and maintaining a collaborative work environment which includes providing decisive and constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrate and insist on ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.

Essential Functions:

Program Execution & Performance Management

oOversee cost, schedule, and technical execution to ensure program success.

oIdentify and communicate issues to customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, implementing performance improvement plans as needed.

oPrepare and deliver program presentations and monthly reviews for customers and corporate leadership.

·Stakeholder Coordination & Team Support

oInterfaces with government stakeholders and contractor leadership.

·Financial & Contract Management

oReview and approve financial deliverables, including Estimate to Complete (ETC), Funds and Man-Hour Report (FMHR), and other customer CDRLs.

oOversee and negotiate contract and subcontract documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

·Operational & Logistics Oversight

oGather procurement requirements, navigate government approval processes, and coordinate purchases through multiple vendors. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10years of prior related experience.
  • Experience leading a highly visible and fast paced portfolio, reporting directly to site General Manager.
  • Experience with ITAR/EAR.
  • 6-10 years’ experience and advanced level knowledge leading a portfolio with reportable Earned Value.
  • Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Prior experience as a Program Manager to international customer and / or major prime contractor
  • Undersea systems experience
  • PMP Certification

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $92K-$171K.  For California, New Jersey, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $106-$197K.  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. 

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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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