Program Scheduler Principal Specialist (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Are you ready to make an impact? Missions Systems is currently seeking a Program Scheduler Principal Specialist to support our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is integral to our Open Systems Solutions (OSS) area within the C4IA portfolio, where you will collaborate with a team of dedicated Program Finance and Controls (PF&C) professionals. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our programs by conducting in-depth analysis, planning, and scheduling. This is an onsite role supporting our Cedar Rapids, IA location.

Requirements

Typically requires University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Proficient with Microsoft Project
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in MS Excel
Experience with SAP
Experience with Earned Value Concepts

Responsibilities

Work closely with cost analyst(s) and program team, monitoring and reporting performance against plans to ensure the contractual schedule objectives are met.
Ensuring cost and schedule are continuously reconciled, while taking steps to correct any mismatched items and addressing root causes
Ensures major projects are integrated across various functional groups including Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, etc.
Owns project schedules, soliciting regular updates, identifying and resolving critical path and network logic conflicts
Utilize schedule analysis, metrics, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances
Frequent application of technical scheduling knowledge and industry practices, techniques, and standards.
Work with senior specialists to prepare, develop and coordinate the integrated master plans and integrated master schedules

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!