Senior Program Cost Controls & Earned Value Lead

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 401

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls to join the finance team supporting large development programs. You will help develop PMB, CWBS, and analyze cost and schedule performance to drive management decisions.

The role requires a university degree and several years of cost control experience, with Excel and ERP experience, such as SAP, highly valued. Onsite work with comprehensive benefits is offered.

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 with Microsoft Office including extensive experience in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on large/challenging development programs.
• Develop 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.
• Preparation and analysis of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.
• Incorporate regular status and ETC updates based on inputs from CAMs.
• Lead program teams through month end process
• Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities
• Support Program Management in preparation of monthly sales forecasts
• Provide Earned Value training to program teams
• 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

Skills

Excel

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

Earned Value Cost Engines/Software

EVMS

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls to join the finance team supporting large development programs. You will help develop PMB, CWBS, and analyze cost and schedule performance to drive management decisions.

The role requires a university degree and several years of cost control experience, with Excel and ERP experience, such as SAP, highly valued. Onsite work with comprehensive benefits is offered.