Principal Program Finance

L3Harris Technologies

. Develop complex, accurate, and defensible cost estimates .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $109,500 - $203,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimating, pricing methodologies, and proposal support processes, with a strong focus on compliance and audit readiness in the Aerospace & Defense sector. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor others, and develop clear pricing documentation while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost Estimating ExpertiseProPricer ProficiencyAerospace & Defense ExperienceFAR/DFARS KnowledgeProposal Compliance Understanding

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisPricing MethodologiesProposal Support ProcessesInternal Controls DevelopmentCost/Price Submission DevelopmentHistorical Cost Database ManagementNegotiation StrategyAudit ReadinessStatement of Work InterpretationPricing Documentation Development

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Program FinanceU.S. Government ContractingCost Volume DevelopmentProposal ReviewsFact-Finding Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop complex, accurate, and defensible cost estimates
Serve as the organization’s estimating expert
Train, teach, and mentor others in cost estimating practices
Establish and maintain a CER catalog for repeatable use
Improve estimating consistency, efficiency, and quality across the team
Operate at a higher skill level than most existing team members
Provide leadership in estimating process development and standardization
Develop cost/pricing submissions and support complex proposals
Support proposal reviews, fact-finding, negotiations, and audit activities
Provide strategic guidance in estimating processes, tools, and methodology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant program finance experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related program finance experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related program finance experience
Experience in estimating, pricing proposal analysis, contracts support, finance, or a related business function
Experience supporting complex proposals and developing cost/pricing submissions
Knowledge of pricing methodologies, cost analysis, and proposal support processes
Experience supporting proposal reviews, fact-finding, negotiations, and audit activities
Experience developing, maintaining, or applying internal controls in a compliant business environment
Proficiency in ProPricer
Experience in Aerospace & Defense or U.S. Government contracting environment
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements
Experience supporting customer proposal evaluations, cost volume development, and negotiation strategy
Experience with historical cost databases, pricing system administration, or proprietary estimating tools
Strong understanding of proposal compliance and audit readiness
Ability to interpret statements of work and translate technical/programmatic requirements into pricing strategies
Strong attention to detail and ability to develop clear, supportable pricing documentation
Ability to communicate effectively with program management, finance, contracts, supply chain, and technical teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively across functions and manage multiple priorities under deadline-driven conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off