Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls Scheduler (Remote)

Collins Aerospace; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a remote Program Planner to support the Strategic Communications portfolio. You will collaborate with scheduling, program management, and finance to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

The role requires strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making, and experience with government contracting requirements. Remote work is supported, with potential site travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience using scheduling software to create and maintain industry-related schedules (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan) is required.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with government and corporate requirements.
• Assist with planning and cost estimation activities and prepare reports to ensure programs meet schedules.
• Prepare internal weekly/monthly program schedule review packages and external data deliverables (CDRLs).
• Perform critical path, schedule risk, and variance analyses to support schedule decisions.
• Incorporate contractual changes into the IMS to maintain current baselines.

Skills

Scheduling software

EVMS

MS Project

Primavera

Open Plan

Education

University degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

The Resilient Connectivity Products group is seeking an experienced program planning professional to support our Strategic Communications portfolio. This position works collaboratively with the scheduling SME, program manager, finance, contracts, and technical leads to develop, maintain, and evaluate performance against the Program Measurement Baseline (PMB). During the program execution phase, the Program Planner is the focal point for changes and updates to the IMS.

Candidate must be able to identify and recommend insightful mitigation plans to ensure that the IMS is used by program teams as a predictive model and as a valued management tool. This position requires a highly analytical, data driven, results oriented team member that proactively seeks out data, engages stakeholders, and facilitates closure of commitments. The applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with governmental and customer requirements.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with government and corporate requirements, demonstrating required cost and schedule integration
• Assist with planning and cost estimation activities, performing analysis and preparing reports to ensure programs meet or exceed scheduled commitments
• Includes preparation of internal weekly and monthly program schedule review packages, as well as compliant external contractual data requirements list (CDRL) submittals
• Participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work, performing critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, variance analysis, and other forms of in-depth, actionable schedule-related analysis
• Incorporate contractual and programmatic changes into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines
• This position will support a Central or Eastern Time Zone

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Must have scheduling experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Must have experience using scheduling software to create and maintain industry-related schedules, such as Microsoft MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar scheduling software
• Experience or familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business processes

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience balancing technical, cost, schedule constraints to achieve customer satisfaction
• Prior experience assisting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in planning, scheduling, and cost estimating activities
• Prior experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
• Prior experience with the Agile environment

What We Offer:

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!

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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