Specialist, Program Manager

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rochester, NY
Salary
$80,500–$149,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $189k
This role $115k
$63k most similar roles pay here $242k

This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $161,175–$217,688 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $189k 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 · Specialist, Program Manager

Specialist, Program Manager joins the Mission Critical Communications business unit to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements for US DoD programs from proposal through completion. This role involves overseeing resource allocation including engineering staffing, subcontractors, production, quality, and facilities while ensuring targets for revenue and cash flow are met. The individual will define scope of work, negotiate contract changes, and track key performance indicators across all program life-cycle phases. Essential skills include managing complex integrated systems, Direct Commercial Sales programs, and budgets exceeding $5M. Required competencies include knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, DPAS rated contracts, and Earned Value Management. Preferred tools and qualifications include MS Project, PMP certification, and experience with non-recurring engineering or recurring production programs within the defense and aerospace industry to solve critical communication challenges for government customers.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $178485 from 86 postings across 25 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements for US DoD programs from proposal to completion.
  • Ensure all resources including engineering staffing, subcontractors, production, quality, and facilities are available to meet delivery targets.
  • Drive the establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators related to cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive project status, financial, and performance reports to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Define scope of work and program deliverables to guide an internal cross-functional team.
  • Negotiate contracts and contract changes while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements.
  • Assist the sales team in securing new orders, formulating requirements, and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Manage multiple subcontractors and oversee program budgets exceeding $5M.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of related experience or a Master's degree with at least 4 years of related experience.
  • Experience managing complex integrated systems programs and programs with budgets exceeding $5M.
  • Experience running programs in the Defense and Aerospace industry and managing contracts for the US DoD.
  • Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs and multiple subcontractors.
  • General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements and DPAS rated contracts.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
  • PMP certification, MS Project experience, Earned Value Management (EVM) experience, or an active Secret clearance (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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