Principal, Program Management, Earned Value Management (EVM)

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: Principal, Program Management, Earned Value Management (EVM) Job Code: 42657 Job Location: Salt Lake City, San Diego, Carlsbad, Melbourne, Clifton   Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off   Position Overview:   The Principal, Program Management, Earned Value Management (EVM) plays a critical role in ensuring program excellence through disciplined planning, baseline development, and ongoing EVM compliance for Programs. This position will support the Spectrum Superiority Sector via the Boots organization to help ensure that high‑visibility programs are maintaining an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) aligned with corporate standards and customer requirements. This role will provide hands‑on support for program startup, baseline development, earned value training, surveillance activities, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), monthly DECM compliance, and ongoing EVM execution.  The Senior analyst will partner with Program Management, Finance, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Engineering, and Scheduling to drive accurate performance measurement, facilitate surveillance activities, and promote EVM best practices across the organization.   This role requires deep technical proficiency, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to support programs from initial startup through execution and sustainment .   Essential Functions:   Lead the implementation and maturation of EVMS processes during program startup, including development of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and integration of cost and schedule data. Provide structured EVM training and mentoring to Control Account Managers (CAMs) and program personnel; develop training materials and promote continuous improvement. Coordinate and support internal and external EVM surveillance activities, including joint customer reviews, internal assessments, and related compliance efforts. Facilitate preparation and execution of Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), working with program teams to ensure high‑quality documentation, readiness, and follow‑through. Conduct monthly DECM (Data‑Driven EVM Compliance Metrics) assessments and support corrective actions to maintain compliance with ANSI/EIA‑748 and customer guidelines. Perform monthly EVM analysis checks, including variance review, trend analysis, data validation, and reporting of cost and schedule performance metrics to ensure compliance. Partner closely with Scheduling to ensure cost/schedule integration best practices and ongoing integrity of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Support customer interactions, audits, briefings, and executive‑level reporting by presenting clear, concise, and actionable performance insights. Serve as a subject matter expert on earned value policy, industry standards, and process improvement initiatives and implementation of corrective actions.

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.   Preferred Additional Skills:   Minimum 10+ years of direct Earned