Specialist, Program Controls

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Job Title: Specialist, Program Controls

Job Code: 38655

Job Location: Melbourne, FL or Huntsville, AL

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 Finance organization within the Missile solutions (MSL) Segment is seeking a Program Controls Analyst (PCA) to support program performance and excellence execution. This individual, with the support of the Program Controls Manager, will partner with the Control Account Managers (CAM) and Business Managers (BM) to establish and integrate the newly formed Program Control Analyst function on MSL's Tier 1 and DFAR programs. This individual will be responsible for maintenance of the Program Business Rhythm, data analysis and CAM support for forecasting and variance reporting, review and corrective action support of program logs and DECM trips, ensuring compliant change control, and support of comprehensive estimate at complete (CEAC) activities. This candidate will also support internal and external audits and closure support for any resulting corrective actions.

This position requires a continuous learning partnership with the Program Planning and Controls (PP&C) Center of Excellence (COE) team to ensure understanding of best business practices utilizing standard tools and processes in alignment with industry standards and L3Harris policies/procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Program Controls Analyst responsible for analysis of program data including but not limited to labor, material, subcontract and ODC and providing analysis results in a format that allows program team to use data to make informed management decisions.
• Assist program teams with the development of quality, compliant program Baseline plans, utilizing product-based work breakdown structures (WBS), appropriate earned value techniques, and ensuring cost/schedule integration.
• Guide CAMs through Estimate at Completion (EAC) and CEAC activities.
• Partner with CAMs on variance analysis and reporting, identifying specific drivers of deviation, impact, and corrective actions.
• Communicate risks and opportunities to forecasts in a clear, concise and timely manner to ensure no financial surprises.
• Responsible for advising CAMs and cross-functional teammates on adherence to AR EVM policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

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:

• Demonstrated experience on programs with responsibility for development and execution, including setup, baseline management, update/maintenance and CDRL deliveries.
• Experience with program health metrics for Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) environment (e.g. DCMA 14- Point assessment; DCMA EVMS Compliance Metric (DECM) and Schedule Metric Analysis - such as BEI, CPLI, SPI, etc.)
• Ability to develop relationships with geographically dispersed teams.
• Objective thinker with a passion for problem solving and the ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.

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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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