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Sr. Specialist, Program Finance - Space Propulsion

Redmond, Washington

Job ID 24593
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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Program Finance - Space Propulsion

Job Code: 24593

Job Location: Redmond, WA

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 Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Program Finance Senior Specialist to join our finance team supporting in-space propulsion development & manufacturing at our Redmond, WA location. This is an on-site position.

This role requires an independent, experienced finance leader that will partner with technical, and program leads to model program financials, produce accurate reporting, analyze financial data, and lead efforts to achieve financial success against operating plans. This role will influence program and senior leadership decision making in revenue recognition, budget and forecasts, program strategy, resource allocation, and contract actions. A successful candidate is highly autonomous with the ability to manage competing priorities, make judgment calls, and fix issues rather than escalating to higher levels of management.

This role requires clear communication, process ownership, and high attention to detail. This role requires advanced knowledge of Earn Value Management, government contract project accounting, and an ability to shape program team culture around EVM fundamentals. Join a team managing an exciting portfolio of in-space propulsion projects!

Essential Functions:

  • Work with program teams to manage monthly, quarterly, and multi-year program forecasts. Build, maintain, and execute program budgets using EVM and budgeting best practices.  

  • Develop Quarterly Estimate at Completes (EAC) and ensure accuracy of actual and estimated costs, and provide sufficient rationale for EAC decisions to senior and executive leadership.

  • Produce and deliver financial reporting to government customers and internal stakeholders.

  • Analyze monthly cost, revenue, cash, and orders data to support the accuracy of financial forecasts and measure the business unit’s financial health.  Act at finance lead for the Annual Operating Plan development, and track performance throughout the year.  

  • Provide quick ad hoc analysis with high proficiency in large scale data management through Excel, Hyperion, and Essbase. 

  • Up to 5% business travel.

  • Ability to obtain US Security Clearence. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant finance experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related finance experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior finance experience.

  • 2+ years experience using Excel as a daily tool.

  • 2+ years experience with EVM. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Graduate Degree or higher certification (MBA, MS Accounting, CPA).

  • Advanced Financial modeling experience.

  • FAR / NASA FAR knowledge.

  • Advanced Excel and PowerBI skills.

  • Prior experience with Deltek (Cobra), SAP, or OPDEC products.

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to draw conclusions from large data sets, takes initiative and works with urgency in an ambiguous work environment.  

  • Strong business writing and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Interest in aerospace, space exploration, and advanced manufacturing.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $86,500.00-$160,500.00. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $75,000.00-$139,000.00. 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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