Cost Analyst

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 401

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Cost Analyst for the Program Planning & Control team in Windsor Locks, CT. The role supports DoD contracts with earned value requirements and cost analysis in a hybrid work setting.

The position requires a university degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience and U.S. citizenship for security clearance. Strong EV, Excel, MS Project, and SAP skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree and 2+ years experience or advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs adhere to system description and 32 guidelines.
• Coordinate earned value reviews (actuals vs estimate, manpower, supplier open commitments, Agile backlogs, CPI vs TCPI, VAC analysis, and ad hoc requests).
• Coordinate with program office, engineers, chiefs, and contract management teams to establish and keep track of BOEs, proposals, baseline targets, and baseline execution in the earned value system.
• Set up new programs and deliver monthly IPMR, IPMDAR, and/or Agile reporting and communicate with customer and management teams.
• Support Control Account Managers with quality variance analysis reports by reading and editing reports on a month end basis.
• Collaborate with IMS lead and project engineers to build EV compliant schedules.
• Update and manage contract budget logs, EAC logs, and reconcile with EV system monthly.
• Collect, import, and analyze monthly estimates with engineers to support EAC updates and manpower reviews.
• Integrate costs from the accounting system into the earned value system on a weekly and month end basis and report out to programs using Excel based SQL raw data queries to integrate with EV reporting.
• Support customer, program office, project engineers, and contract teams with risk management by keeping R&O logs updated and resource plans up to date.
• Conduct comprehensive EAC reviews.
• Support programs with WBS creation and charge number management between SAP, MS Project, and Deltek COBRA.
• Track approved budgets, costs, and funding and communicate status.
• Coordinate and track baseline change control requests by analyzing look ahead reports, organizing contract flow downs, updating schedules, set up resource plans with control account managers, and submit changes for approval.

Skills

Earned Value Analysis

Finance

Contracts Management

Pivot Tables

Excel

SAP

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Excel

Job description

Location

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Date Posted

2026-09-24

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are looking for a Cost Analyst to join the Program Planning & Control team to support military contracts with earned value requirements and cost analysis. This position will work on a Hybrid schedule at our Windsor Locks, CT facility.

What You Will Do

• Ensure programs adhere to system description and 32 guidelines.
• Coordinate and facilitate earned value reviews (actuals vs estimate, manpower, supplier open commitments, Agile backlogs, CPI vs TCPI, VAC analysis, and ad hoc requests).
• Coordinate with program office, engineers, chiefs, and contract management teams to establish and keep track of BOEs, proposals, baseline targets, and baseline execution in the earned value system.
• Set up new programs and deliver monthly IPMR, IPMDAR, and/or Agile reporting and communicate with customer and management teams.
• Support Control Account Managers with quality variance analysis reports by reading and editing reports on a month end basis.
• Collaborate with IMS lead and project engineers to build EV compliant schedules.
• Update and manage contract budget logs, EAC logs, and reconcile with EV system monthly.
• Collect, import, and analyze monthly estimates with engineers to support EAC updates and manpower reviews.
• Integrate costs from the accounting system into the earned value system on a weekly and month end basis and report out to programs using Excel based SQL raw data queries to integrate with EV reporting.
• Support customer, program office, project engineers, and contract teams with risk management by keeping R&O logs updated and resource plans up to date.
• Conduct comprehensive EAC reviews.
• Support programs with WBS creation and charge number management between SAP, MS Project, and Deltek COBRA.
• Track approved budgets, costs, and funding and communicate status.
• Coordinate and track baseline change control requests by analyzing look ahead reports, organizing contract flow downs, updating schedules, set up resource plans with control account managers, and submit changes for approval.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Earned Value Analysis, Finance, Contracts Management, or other type of analytical background.
• Microsoft Project experience.
• SAP experience.
• Excel skillsets: possess ability to work with large data sets to create Pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, and knowledge of basic charting and graphing

What We Offer

• Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

May be eligible for relocation.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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