Manager, Program Finance & Control Cost Analyst

Choosecolumbusga; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a leader in aerospace and defense, seeks a Manager of Program Finance & Control to oversee cost and schedule control on major development programs. This role focuses on EVMS implementation, SE&A, and financial modeling to guide management decisions.

You will interact with program management, engineering, finance, contracts, and operations, enabling effective forecasting and close collaboration with leadership while maintaining compliance and accuracy across financials.

Qualifications

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Earned Value engines/software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel; SAP or ERP systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial planning and control on large development programs.
• Develop and maintain the Program Management Baseline (PMB) for EV and project management purposes.
• Establish CWBS and CWBS Dictionary; analyze cost/schedule performance for leadership action.
• Ensure EVMS compliance, coordinate with auditors, and liaise with external customers as needed.
• Travel up to 10% for program reviews and collaboration.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Cost analysis

Financial planning & analysis

Leadership & presentations

Education

University degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Manager, Program Finance & Control Cost Analyst

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Position Role Type: Remote

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.

Collins Aerospace is actively seeking a Program Finance & Control (PF&C) Manager EV Cost Analyst. This position is an individual contributor who participates in the control of costs and schedules on projects requiring validated cost-schedule control systems, 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. 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 are an additional benefit.

This position will be working onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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
• 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
• Establishes / maintains program cost baseline
• 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 forecasting
• Preparation 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
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• U.S. Citizen - 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
• Program controls and EVMS background
• Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office including extensive experience in Excel
• Understanding of corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement concepts
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP
• Experience presenting to large groups and leadership

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 illness insurance, 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!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.