Manager, Program Finance & Control Cost Analyst

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will be working onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Establishes / maintains program cost baseline
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
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 in support of the objectives and initiatives of Mission Systems

Benefits

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 illness insurance, 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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs