Senior Specialist Program Management

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashburn, VA
Salary
$106,500–$197,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $152k
$93k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $157,906–$211,567 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 614 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 244 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist Program Management

The Senior Specialist Program Management role sits within the Agile Development Group of the Surveillance and Strike Business Area. This position involves leading a matrix team of engineers and operations staff to execute Department of Defense contracts focused on developing next-generation unmanned air systems, weapon systems, and other airborne technologies. The manager holds profit and loss responsibility while overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance for both new development and manufacturing projects. Key responsibilities include managing risk, creating project documentation like Integrated Master Schedules and Procurement Plans, and leading proposal bid strategies. Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, Earned Value Management, and strong communication. The role addresses the technical challenge of integrating design engineering, quality, and manufacturing within short cycle development and production build cycles for advanced aerospace and defense products.

What you'll do

  • Lead a matrix team of engineers and operations staff to execute DoD UAS/UAV development and production contracts.
  • Manage project cost, schedule, and technical performance while maintaining profit and loss responsibility.
  • Develop and maintain critical project documentation including Integrated Master Schedules, Procurement Plans, and Quality Plans.
  • Act as the primary customer point of contact to ensure all contractual commitments are met.
  • Identify program issues and implement solutions such as resource reallocation or alternative technical approaches.
  • Lead Project Status Review meetings and perform cost analyses with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop proposal bid strategies, Estimates at Complete (EACs), and coordinate the preparation of program budgets.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree and 4 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience leading small to mid-sized projects involving technology development, product manufacturing, and hardware production.
  • Ability to manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management for DoD contracts.
  • Proficiency in Earned Value Management (preferred).
  • PMP Certification or equivalent (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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