Cost Account Manager

L3Harris Technologies

. Support management of programs and projects across L3Harris IEC RTS organizations .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,500 - $149,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cost Account Management, financial performance analysis, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation. Capable of effectively interfacing with cross-functional teams and managing project financials in a fast-paced environment.

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Cost Account ManagementEarned Value Management System (EVMS)Financial Performance AnalysisCOBRAProject Planning

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Hard Skills

Financial Data AnalysisProject Variance AnalysisBudget Performance ManagementFinancial Accounting SystemsCost/Schedule Integration

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective Communication SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

COBRAMS ProjectPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Active US Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Program ManagementInternal Program Review (IPR)Financial ManagementContract DevelopmentIntegrated Product Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support management of programs and projects across L3Harris IEC RTS organizations
Perform Cost Account Management duties with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, and financial management personnel
Meet with internal stakeholders to execute assigned program/project tasks
Report project financial status and issues to RTS and SP23 Program Managers
Manage financial performance of assigned projects
Support generation and conduct of Internal Program Review (IPR) materials
Develop Project Variance Analysis
Review project forecasts and maintain program/project financial and man-hour expenditures
Maintain financial and man-hour accruals, expenditures, and related Earned Value reporting
Interface between program managers and financial analysts regarding financial and budget performance for assigned SP23 Shipboard Systems
Review project financial data and prepare charts for monthly Internal Program Reviews and initial Program Baseline Reviews
Attend and lead financial status reviews and brief senior leaders
Support Integrated Product Team meetings, Internal Program Reviews, forecast development, and related CAM efforts
Serve as interface between Finance, Program Management, and Contracts organizations
Support contract development and execution and coordinate with Engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of prior related experience
Active US Secret Security Clearance
Experience and knowledge with implementation and use of EVMS in program execution
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to perform financial/man-hour expenditure tasks across assigned projects
Familiarity with financial accounting systems and ability to identify trends in financial data
Advanced experience using COBRA, MS Project, PowerPoint, and similar tools for database access and data manipulation
Experience with fundamentals of project planning and cost/schedule integration
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent demanding deadlines
Ability to interface effectively with remote personnel
Capability to support contract development and contract execution of tasking
Demonstrated ability to work with and lead multiple support organizations, including Engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams
Ability to support long-range planning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
4/10 schedule: 10-hour shifts 4 days a week