Manager, Program Finance & Control Analyst

Collins Aerospace; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Manager, Program Finance & Control Analyst to oversee cost and schedule control on major development programs. You will interact with program management, engineering, finance, contracts and operations to ensure robust EV and PMB management.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with travel up to 10%. It offers extensive benefits and opportunities for collaboration with senior management.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 5 years experience.
• Experience with Earned Value (EV) reporting and EV systems.
• Experience with bookings/backlog, AOP, LRP, and EACs.
• Experience with SAP, Cobra, and other financial tools or program management tools.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial planning and control on large, challenging development programs.
• Develop and maintain PMB for earned value and PM purposes.
• Establish CWBS and CWBS Dictionary for cost control.
• Analyze program cost/schedule performance and advise leadership on corrective actions.
• Interact with external customers, including data item preparation and review.
• Incorporate regular status updates and ETC from CAMs.
• Provide monthly, quarterly and yearly sales forecasting.
• Prepare and analyze Estimates at Complete (EACs) and support program teams.
• Ensure compliance to EV system descriptions and liaise with auditors.
• Support Program Reviews and participate in proposals.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Earned Value reporting

SAP

Cobra

MS Office

Govt/Defense programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or related field

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

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.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team of financial experts at Collins Aerospace? We're on the lookout for an exceptional individual to join us in the role of Manager, Program Finance & Control Analyst (PF&C).

The PF&C Manager is an individual contributor who participates in the control of costs and schedules on projects requiring validated cost schedule control system. This position interacts with all elements of Collins Aerospace Mission Systems, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts and Operations and is therefore an excellent position for those who want to be an integral part of a team that is directly responsible for program execution. Opportunities to interact with Collins Aerospace upper management, as well as our external customers and local government agencies are an additional benefit.

What You Will Do

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on large/challenging development programs


• Develop and maintain 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


• Interaction with external customer, including the preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items


• Incorporate regular status and ETC updates based on inputs from CAMs


• Provide monthly, quarterly and yearly sales forecasting


• Preparation and analysis of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams


• Ensure compliance to Mission Systems EV System Description


• Liaison with government and internal EV auditors


• Support Program Reviews


• Participate in the development of proposals


• Travel up to 10% as needed

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

• Experience with Earned Value (EV) reporting


• Experience working with bookings/backlog, providing inputs to Annual Operating Plan (AOP), 5 year Long Range Planning (LRP), establishing initial baseline for new awards, coordinating and/or performing Estimates-at-Complete (EACs)


• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint


• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field


• Experience supporting complex government or defense programs and working across multiple functions and organizations.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.


• Experience using SAP, Cobra, and other financial tools/ program management tools


• Experience with proposal & pre-proposal management


• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of management

What We Offer

Benefits

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


• Ovia 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!

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.

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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.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.