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Sr. Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 106500 - 197500
Posted: 24 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Location: San Diego CA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Responsible for managing the cost revenue cash schedule requirements of complex DoD programs through all phases from proposal to period of performance completion. Ensures that all resources such as engineering manpower subcontracts and line items are available to support internal and external delivery targets. Involved in defining deliverables and guiding internals teams. Formulates and executes long term plans for cost/profit control. Assists Sales team to secure new orders formulate requirements and help expedite orders. Works with customers to determine needs requirements and new business opportunities. Provide strategic leadership for program management activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Experience running programs in the Defense and Aerospace industry and managing contracts for the US DoD.
  • Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.
  • Experience managing complex integrated systems programs.
  • Drive establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators related to cost schedule risk and technical performance across all program life-cycle phases from kick-off through production.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reports regarding project status financials and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
  • Experience managing program budgets >$5M.
  • Responsible for defining scope of work including program deliverables to guide an internal cross-functional team.
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced dynamic environment.
  • Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers senior management and customer.
  • General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements and DPAS rated contracts.
  • Ability to travel within the US up to 20%.
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Program Management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Previous experience managing complex programs including development or system integration
  • Technical background preferred
  • PMI certification and Earned Value Management experience
  • Experience in using advanced application of technical and business principles theories concepts and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical and business problems

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California Connecticut Massachusetts New Jersey Washington and the Greater D.C. area Denver or NYC areas is $106500 -$197500. 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


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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