Program Controls Specialist IV

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Deer Valley, Phoenix, is seeking a Program Controls Specialist IV to lead cost and schedule performance across complex aerospace programs in a hybrid work model.

You will partner with Program Managers and IPTs to define executable plans, baselines, and disciplined performance reporting aligned to government and commercial contracts. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project/Business Management.
• Strong background in cost/schedule integration and financial performance tracking.
• Bachelor's degree inFinance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Project or scheduling tools experience.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing programs.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts (FAR/DFARS familiarity).
• Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise.
• PMP certification.
• Strong executive-level communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex aerospace programs.
• Establish and maintain cost and schedule baselines across program lifecycle phases.
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, including CPI/SPI and variance reporting.
• Track budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Prepare internal and customer-facing program performance reports.
• Support risks and opportunities identification through cost/schedule analysis.
• Support baseline change control and program governance processes.
• Drive process improvements and tool enhancements across program controls.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.
• Mentor and develop junior Project/Program Specialists.

Skills

Cost/schedule integration

Financial performance tracking

Project/Business Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

ERP system

Job description

Program Controls Specialist IV (Finance)

At Honeywell Aerospace, we are seeking a Program Control Specialist IV to support complex, high-visibility aerospace programs across development and production environments. Based in Deer Valley, Phoenix, this hybrid role is critical to ensuring cost, schedule, and performance excellence across multi-site aerospace programs. You will partner directly with Program Managers and Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to build executable program plans, establish and manage cost and schedule baselines, and deliver disciplined performance tracking aligned to government and commercial aerospace contractual requirements. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a structured, data-driven environment and enjoys influencing program outcomes through financial and schedule insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex aerospace programs
• Establish and maintain cost and schedule baselines across program lifecycle phases
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, including CPI/SPI and variance reporting
• Track budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EAC)
• Prepare internal and customer-facing program performance reports
• Support risks and opportunities identification through cost/schedule analysis
• Support baseline change control and program governance processes
• Drive process improvements and tool enhancements across program controls
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations
• Mentor and develop junior Project/Program Specialists

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• 5 or more years of experience in Project / Business Management.
• Strong background in cost/schedule integration and financial performance tracking.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• Advanced Microsoft Project or scheduling tools experience
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing programs
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts (FAR/DFARS familiarity)
• Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise
• SAP or enterprise ERP system experience
• PMP certification
• Strong executive-level communication and influencing skills

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with US export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a US Person, which is defined as, US citizen, a US permanent resident, or have protected status in the US under asylum or refugee status.

BENEFITS

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next. To learn more, please visit https://aerospace.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 7/16/2026