Manager, Program Finance & Control Schedule Analyst (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-mir

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Onsite amenities and employee wellness

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Program Finance & Control Manager EV Schedule Analyst. This onsite role focuses on cost and schedule control, developing forecasts, and advising management on schedule impacts.

You will interact with CAMs/IPTs, support proposals and IPMDAR reporting, and collaborate with upper management and customers on complex programs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires University Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• U.S. Citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Program controls and EVMS background.
• Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Experience with SSI Tools for Microsoft Project and cross-project linking.
• Earned Value Concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the program Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and IMS.
• Work with multiple schedulers to roll updates into a Master schedule.
• Track plans, solicit updates, identify critical path conflicts.
• Perform schedule risk assessment (SRA) and EVMS integration.
• Provide schedule-related reports and support monthly program reviews.

Skills

Program controls

EVMS

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Earned Value concepts

SSI Tools for MS Project

Cross-project linking

Continuous improvement

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

SSI Tools for MS Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 Position Role Type: Onsite 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 Schedule 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 schedule analysis, research, and forecasts. Responsible for preparation of forecasts and performance of schedule 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

• Create and maintain the program Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Work closely with multiple schedulers to roll updates into a Master schedule.
• Tracks plans and schedules, solicits regular updates, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment with strong multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Interact with Control Account Managers (CAMs)/Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to develop intermediate schedules and incorporate them into the IMS.
• Advanced analytics and ownership to assist CAMs/IPTs with awareness of schedule impacts before closing month end.
• Participate in the development of proposals including the creation of interim schedules and providing advice for the creation of Basis of Estimate documents.
• Incorporate regular status and forecast updates in the IMS based on inputs from CAMs.
• Conduct thorough critical path and driving path analysis of the IMS.
• Scheduler should have knowledge of schedule risk assessment process (SRA) and be able to complete an SRA.
• Work in parallel with the cost analyst of the program to ensure the cost and schedule are reconciled.
• Take steps to correct any mismatched items and address root cause.
• Provide required and requested schedule-related reports to Program Management including highlights of schedule-related issues affecting program execution and recommendations for mitigation.
• Support monthly Program Reviews, quarterly EACs, and monthly IPMDAR reporting.
• Support ongoing compliance reviews and/or periodic process audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA and Joint Surveillance Process).
• 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).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Qualifications We Prefer.
• Experience with SSI Tools for Microsoft Project & understanding of cross project linking.
• Experience with Earned Value Concepts preferred.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Experience presenting to large groups and leadership.

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!

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.