Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls (HYBRID)

RTX•McKinney, TX

18d•$82,000 - $164,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst to join our team at our McKinney, TX facility. This position will interact with all functions of the C4I&A (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence and Autonomy) organization, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts and Operations and is therefore an excellent position for an individual who wants to be integral part of a team that is directly responsible for program execution. Opportunities to interact with Collins Aerospace leadership, as well as our external customers and local government agencies are an additional benefit.

Requirements

Experience in Finance including Program Controls, EVMS, Forecasting, and Accounting
Experience in defense or aerospace industry.
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Proficient with APEX/SAP/PRISM/PMX
Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience

Nice To Haves

Understanding of corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Knowledge of the DoD Acquisition Process
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Responsibilities

Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on fixed price and cost re-determinable 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 complex program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, and providing information to Project Leadership Team (PLT) or corrective action implementation.
Interaction with external customer, including the preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items
Preparation and analysis of contract Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.
Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities
Understanding of Earned Value Management practices and procedures, which includes scheduling fundamentals and system tool usage, such as SAP/BW and Microsoft Office suite of products for Internal & External programs.
Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results and perform as a flexible team member in support of the objectives and initiatives of C4I&A business
Display good verbal and written communication skills, be a team player, and have good working knowledge of company business systems and policies, contracting processes and earned value management techniques.
Collaborate with PLT to analyze, prepare and input monthly sales, profit, and milestone billing forecasts and perform same effort for Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Financial Plan (SFP) on assigned program(s).
Provide variance analysis of monthly sales, costs, profit, schedule and milestone billing forecast in comparison to prior and plan. Perform same effort for AOP/SFP.
Provide compliance support including internal and external audits.

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
And more!