Manager, Program Finance & Control Cost Analyst (Remote)

ISU Research Park; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Des Moines, IA (Remote) is seeking a Manager, Program Finance & Control Cost Analyst to lead cost and schedule control on large development programs with EVMS discipline.

You will develop PMB, CWBS, and perform cost/schedule trend analyses, prepare EACs, and coordinate with CAMs, project leadership, and external customers, ensuring EVMS compliance and accurate program performance reporting.

Qualifications

• University degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Program controls and EVMS background; experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial planning and control on large development programs.
• Develop and maintain PMB for earned value and project mgmt.
• Establish CWBS and CWBS Dictionary.
• Analyze cost/schedule performance and advise Project Leadership on corrective actions.
• Ensure EVMS compliance through standardized processes and audits (DCAA/DCMA).
• Maintain current program margins and reconcile data with accounting systems.
• Coordinate with external customers on cost/schedule items and ET&C updates.
• Support program reviews, proposals, and monthly/quarterly/annual forecasts.

Skills

Program controls

EVMS

Earned Value

Excel

SAP/ERP

Leadership/presentation

Security clearance

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Manager, Program Finance & Control Cost Analyst (Remote)

Employer

Collins Aerospace

Location: Des Moines, IA | Remote

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.

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
• 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 to 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