Senior Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Clifton, NJ
Salary
$106,500–$197,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Below market

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Similar $191k
This role $152k
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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $160,662–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

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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 470 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 185 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Program Management

Sr. Specialist, Program Management serves as a critical lead within the Electronic Warfare portfolio, managing multiple production programs while acting as the primary interface between customers, engineering, operations, and business development teams. The role involves overseeing day-to-day execution across cost, schedule, technical requirements, and Earned Value Management metrics. Key responsibilities include performing variance analysis, forecasting, and corrective action planning, alongside supporting active business development campaigns through technical proposal inputs and customer engagement. To succeed, the candidate must possess a strong technical background in Electronic Warfare or related defense systems to interpret complex requirements and support design decisions. Required competencies include proficiency in Earned Value Management, risk management, and cross-functional coordination with supply chain and finance teams. The role addresses mission-critical challenges within the defense sector by ensuring high-visibility programs meet all contractual obligations and performance milestones.

What you'll do

  • Manage day-to-day execution of Electronic Warfare programs across schedule, budget, and technical requirements.
  • Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) including variance analysis, forecasting, and corrective action planning.
  • Serve as the primary customer-facing representative to ensure alignment with contractual requirements.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to meet program milestones.
  • Support Business Development campaigns by providing technical expertise for proposals and customer engagement.
  • Interpret complex technical requirements and communicate design decisions to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor and manage program risks, staffing needs, and resource allocations.
  • Prepare and deliver formal program reviews, status updates, and financial reports.

What we're looking for

  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience, a Graduate degree with 7 years of experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree.
  • 7 years of experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), including performance measurement, variance analysis, and forecasting.
  • 7 years of experience in program management within the defense or aerospace industry.
  • 7 years of experience managing large, complex, high-visibility programs with minimal oversight.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies (preferred).
  • Experience supporting or leading Business Development activities, including customer engagement and proposal development (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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