Specialist, Cost and Rates Planning

Job Title: Specialist, Cost and Rates Planning

Job Code: 36788

Job Location: Mason, OH, Yorba Linda, CA or Remote 

Job Schedule: 9/80 REG

Job Description:

This role partners closely with Program Management, Pricing, Business Development, FP&A, Engineering and Operations to establish compliant, competitive, and strategically aligned indirect rates, forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs), and cost estimating structures that support long-term growth and profitability.

• Develop and oversee forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs)


• Establish long-range indirect rate strategies aligned to business objectives, portfolio mix, and competitive positioning


• Lead rate forecasting processes tied to annual operating plans and long-range strategic plans


• Ensure full compliance with FAR Part 15 cost principles and cost accounting standards (CAS).


• Oversee preparation and submission of compliant cost proposals and rate packages.


• Oversee indirect rate pool design, allocation bases, and consistency of cost treatment.


• Maintain policies and internal controls related to government cost accounting.


• Monitor provisional billing rates and assess risk of over/under-recovery.


• Provide guidance on allowable/unallowable cost treatment.


• Support Program Management with cost visibility, margin analysis, and rate impact modeling.


• Collaborate with HR and Operations on labor planning, workforce mix, and overhead absorption strategies.


• Lead preparation for forward pricing rate negotiations.


• Develop succession plans and strengthen technical depth in FAR and CAS compliance.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Intermediate to expert level Microsoft Office skills, including 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel focusing on pivots, vlookups, macros and other features. 


• 3+ years of experience with budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting and reporting to include variance explanations.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major preferred


• 1+ years of experience with Program Finance.


• Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion Planning


• 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 California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $76,500 - $141,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $67,000 - $124,000. 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.