Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is actively seeking a Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls. This position contributes to a team of intermediate to experienced Financial Planning and Analysis professionals, 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 will be working onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP
Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software
Program controls and EVMS background

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

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