Title:  Lead, Cost and Rates Planning

Job Title: Lead, Cost and Rates Planning

Job ID: 26229

Job Location: Sacramento, CA; Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Analyst to join the Cost and Rates Planning team within the Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) segment of L3Harris. This role has responsibility for overhead planning and analysis functions for the segment, which primarily includes working with assigned department managers/COE(s) for the development of the annual operating budgets and any associated estimate at complete (EAC) forecasts throughout the year, analyzing results for management, financial modeling, supporting the annual submission of a Forward Pricing Rate Proposal to the government, including a detailed mid-year review/forecast for updates as needed and supporting any associated audits by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

Essential Functions:

• Prepare Department Operating overhead budgets for assigned Centers of Excellence (COEs) and provide detailed analysis of monthly performance and forecasts. Provide financial support as required to COE’s for special project development work.
•  Assist in the preparation of the annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) and Forward Pricing Rate Estimate at Completions (EACs) as required.
• Provide support for cost studies for rate improvement opportunities and rate “what if” exercises.  Develop, maintain and look to continuously improve detailed financial models.
•  Prepare the monthly Business Operations Report for management distribution. This involves variance analysis of actual rates vs plan and working with teams to identify corrective actions and rate improvement possibilities.
• Assist month-end accounting close by analyzing significant accounts and supplier invoicing activity for proper accruals and prepaid activity.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Preparation of ad-hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested.
• Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 5+ years of experience using Excel as a daily tool.
• 3+ years of experience with budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting and reporting to include variance explanations.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion Planning
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities and a flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
• Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, at all levels of the organization

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the state of California is $103,500 - $192,500. 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 vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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