Specialist, Cost and Rates Planning

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Mason, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$76,500–$141,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Bid Packages, Billing, Budgeting, Business Development, Career Counseling, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Cost Accounting, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Facebook, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting, Government Accounting, LinkedIn, Long-Term Profit, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Operations Planning, Oracle ERP, Oracle Hyperion Planning, Organizational Skills, People Management, Pricing, Product Positioning, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Spanish Language, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Twitter, Variance Analysis, Vlookups, Workforce Planning, YouTube
LOCATION
Mason, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Specialist, Cost and Rates Planning at L3Harris Technologies

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Specialist, Cost and Rates Planning

Multiple Locations Yorba Linda, California; Mason, Ohio

Job ID 36788

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Cost and Rates Planning

Job Code: 36788

Job Location:Mason, OH, Yorba Linda, CA or Remote

Job Schedule: 9/80 REG

Job Description:

This role partners closely with Program Management, Pricing, Business Development, FP&A, Engineering and Operations to establish compliant, competitive, and strategically aligned indirect rates, forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs), and cost estimating structures that support long-term growth and profitability.

  • Develop and oversee forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs)
  • Establish long-range indirect rate strategies aligned to business objectives, portfolio mix, and competitive positioning
  • Lead rate forecasting processes tied to annual operating plans and long-range strategic plans
  • Ensure full compliance with FAR Part 15 cost principles and cost accounting standards (CAS).
  • Oversee preparation and submission of compliant cost proposals and rate packages.
  • Oversee indirect rate pool design, allocation bases, and consistency of cost treatment.
  • Maintain policies and internal controls related to government cost accounting.
  • Monitor provisional billing rates and assess risk of over/under-recovery.
  • Provide guidance on allowable/unallowable cost treatment.
  • Support Program Management with cost visibility, margin analysis, and rate impact modeling.
  • Collaborate with HR and Operations on labor planning, workforce mix, and overhead absorption strategies.
  • Lead preparation for forward pricing rate negotiations.
  • Develop succession plans and strengthen technical depth in FAR and CAS compliance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Intermediate to expert level Microsoft Office skills, including 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel focusing on pivots, vlookups, macros and other features.
  • 3+ years of experience with budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting and reporting to include variance explanations.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major preferred
  • 1+ years of experience with Program Finance.
  • Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion Planning
  • Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities and a flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
  • Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
  • Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, at all levels of the organization

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 $76,500 - $141,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $67,000 - $124,000. 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.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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