Senior Specialist Program Management - Arlington, Virginia

Company/Organization: L3 Harris Technologies

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 9/9/2025 9:26:35 AM

Description:

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Management

Job Number: 33877

Job Location: Arlington, VA

Schedule: 4/10

Clearance: Requires an Active DoW Security Clearance to Be Considered

L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation (IEC) was founded in 1956 and has since played a key role in the most successful defense system of modern history. With sites in Anaheim, CA, Cape Canaveral, FL, and Crystal City, VA, IEC is a recognized industry leader in defense and security solutions, providing critical technology advancements in the areas of GPS/Position Navigation and Timing, and Range & Test Solutions (RTS). For over 67 years, RTS has supported U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Program (SSP) in maintaining the credibility of the Strategic Weapon System (SWS), which is the heart of the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile leg of our nation’s Nuclear Triad, by providing systems design, build and integration, lifecycle management, systems operations and maintenance, cybersecurity risk management, logistics support, fleet documentation and training, flight test instrumentation mission planning, post-mission analysis and innovative solutions for the future, among other services. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description: Primary responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs and projects in support of the business area. Participate in the preparation of proposals, preparation of business and program plans, development Statements of Work and be responsible for the profit/loss of assigned programs. Contact for program activities, as well as interface with Integrated Program Team members from various organizations within the company. Interface with customer personnel (all levels) to provide performance status, recommend concepts/possible pursuits related to assigned Program efforts.

Effectively working with the customer to develop program concepts and secure funding.  Develop contract activities with customer and L3Harris entities as required.  Establish and lead IPTs to develop plans of execution and statements of problems, as they arise, with identification of alternatives, criteria for and assessment of alternatives, recommended solution, and implementation of the authorized solution through the relevant program process. Maintain constant awareness of program objectives, plans, schedules, upcoming events, risks, issues, changes and change-control, and current performance status. Maintain constant vigilance in all day-to-day activities to assure proactive management of risk, issues, and changes. Interface with customer and affiliated contractor personnel to establish, brief out and maintain programmatic efforts.

• Provides oversight and coordination for the affairs of assigned programs.
• Supports in process multi year/multi partner developmental programs under Navy contract
• Performs broad analysis of future requirements or concepts of operations; articulates in written and presentation form the necessary information to advise customers and/or leadership.
• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures to develop concepts of operations or working instructions to best execute program objectives.
• Liaises with other program managers, Customer, customer affiliated contractors and senior leadership to support advanced business planning efforts and initiatives for systems and programs.
• Identifies business risks and responds with pre-emptive measures to ensure integrity of operational or programmatic targets and/or milestones.
• Reviews budgetary information and cost-benefit analysis on programs
• Applies advanced problem-solving skills to meet program objectives; may employ knowledge of leading-edge technologies or application of advanced principles and/or techniques.
• Candidate must possess excellent communication/presentation skills and be able to work effectively with diverse personalities within customer and L3Harris management levels.

Essential Functions:

• L3Harris program management support in coordinating efforts with the Program Management team across various geographic locations in support of Shipboard Systems planning and execution for U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).
• Interface with and provide direction to Integrated Project Team (IPT) members from various organizations within L3Harris to assure customer commitments and objectives are met and program assets are effectively managed.
• Maintain strategic communications with the customer.
• Possess an active DoW Secret security clearance.
• Plan, execute, and control programs and projects to meet Range & Test Solutions program scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. Will have profit/loss responsibility of assigned programs.
• Manage program objectives, plans, schedules, upcoming events, risks, issues, changes, and current performance status.
• Manage and participate in the preparation of proposals and Business and Program plans.
• Effectively work with the IPTs to develop plans of execution and statements of problems, as they arise, with identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendation of solutions, and implementation of the authorized solution through the relevant program process.
• Maintain constant awareness of program objectives, plans, schedules, upcoming events, risks, issues, changes and change-control, and current performance status.
• Maintain constant vigilance in all day-to-day activities to assure proactive management of risk, issues, and changes.
• Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills and be able to work effectively with diverse teams and various levels within the organization.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of integration and development of complex
• A minimum of 25 - 30 travel (both CONUS and OCONUS) is expected.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Technical degree preferred.
• 4 years project management 9 years’ experience in all phases of project and program management, from proposal and ensuing negotiations through contract award, project planning, project execution and closeout.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4 years’ experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts.
• Experience with planning/execution of complex and multi partner developmental programs
• An active DoW security clearance is required. Applicants selected must have completed a government security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to DoW classified information.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Formal training in Project Management, with PMP certification.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is   Min$106,500.00 - $197,500.00 Max. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $92,500.00 Min - $171,500.00 Max. 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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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