Program Finance and Control Analyst (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Program Finance and Control Analyst at Collins Aerospace, you will support financial planning, analysis, and control for fixed-price and cost-re-determinable development programs. You will work with program teams to provide accurate financial insights and support decision-making. The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires U.S. citizenship because access to certain necessary systems is restricted to U.S. citizens. The position supports program performance measurement, cost and schedule analysis, estimates at complete, forecasts, risk and opportunity assessment, customer data submissions, and audit compliance. The role also requires accommodating unexpected events, meeting critical deadlines, and collaborating with the team to achieve program objectives.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Prior experience in program controls or financial analysis.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) tools and software.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel features such as pivot tables and lookups.
U.S. citizenship is required to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP and Deltek Cobra financial systems.
Familiarity with FACT, ISAT, and WIN tools.
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience in corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
Prior program controls or financial analysis experience in the defense or aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

Develop Program Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs) for earned value and project management.
Establish and maintain a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary.
Analyze complex program cost and schedule performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to the Project Leadership Team.
Prepare and review contract Estimates at Complete (EACs) and provide financial support to assigned program teams.
Collaborate with Program Management to assess program risks and opportunities.
Interact with external customers, including preparing, submitting, and reviewing cost- and schedule-related data items.
Perform variance analysis of monthly sales, costs, profit, schedule, and milestone billing forecasts, including comparisons with prior plans.
Support monthly sales, profit, and milestone billing forecasts, as well as Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Financial Plan efforts.
Provide compliance support, including preparation for internal and external audits.
Accommodate unexpected events, meet critical deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team to achieve program objectives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
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.
Flexible work schedules, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and holidays may be available, depending on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation; payments are not guaranteed.