Integrated Program Planning & Control (IPP&C) Manager EV Cost Analyst

ISU Research Park; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks an IPP&C Manager EV Cost Analyst to lead financial planning and control for major development programs. The role focuses on PMB creation, CWBS, cost/schedule analysis, and EVMS implementation, with customer data handling and quarterly forecasting.

Travel up to 10% and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure margins and compliance. Requires strong EVMS and SAP experience and a proven ability to present to leadership.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years.
• Program controls and EVMS background.
• Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software.
• Experience with SAP.
• Understanding of FP&A concepts.
• Experience presenting to large groups and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning and control on large development programs.
• Develop PMB for earned value/project management.
• Establish CWBS and CWBS Dictionary.
• Analyze cost and schedule performance and advise leadership.
• Ensure EVMS compliance and proper reporting.
• Interact with customers and prepare cost/schedule data.
• Lead month-end processes and data reconciliation.
• Support EAC preparation and program reviews.

Skills

EVMS experience

Program controls

Earned Value Management/Cost engines

Microsoft Excel

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

EVMS software

Job description

Integrated Program Planning & Control (IPP&C) Manager EV Cost Analyst

Employer

Collins Aerospace

Posted On

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Job Description

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.

Collins Aerospace is actively seeking an Integrated Program Planning & Control (IPP&C) Manager EV Cost Analyst . This position contributes to a team of intermediate to experienced Financial Planning and Analysis professionals, meeting objectives and working with team members on financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts. Responsible for preparation of forecasts and performance of financial modeling to develop recommendations for management.

What You Will Do:

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on large/challenging development programs.
• Develop program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value / project management purposes
• Establish a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary
• Perform analysis of program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, and providing information to Project Leadership Team for corrective action implementation.
• Ensure the proper implementation of EVMS through the use of standardized processes, tools, reports out on-going compliance reviews and/or periodic process audits (e.g. DCAA, DCMA and Joint Surveillance Process) Ensure program margin positions are current, accurate, and consistent with program status
• Interaction with external customer, including the preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items
• Cost capture focal; provide actual spend data weekly
• Measures performance against baseline
• Incorporate regular status and ETC updates based on inputs from CAMs.
• Lead program teams through month end process
• Data reconciliation with accounting system and project cost and schedule
• Provide monthly, quarterly and yearly sales forecastingPreparation and analysis of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.
• Display good verbal and written communication skills, be a team player, and have good working knowledge of company business systems and policies, contracting processes and earned value management techniques.
• Ensure compliance to Mission Systems EV System Description
• Liaison with government and internal EV auditors
• Support Program Reviews
• Participate in the development of proposals
• Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results and perform as a flexible team member in support of the objectives and initiatives of Mission Systems

Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Program controls and EVMS background
• Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software
• Experience with Microsoft Office including extensive experience in Excel
• Experience with SAP
• Understanding of corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement concepts
• Experience presenting to large groups and leadership