Manager, Program Finance & Control Analyst

Program Finance & Control Manager, Earned Value Cost Analyst

Company: Collins Aerospace, RTX

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (On‑site)

Employment Type: Full‑time, On‑site

Program Finance & Control Manager responsible for financial administrative planning and control on large development programs, including forecasting, modeling, and earned value management compliance.

• 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.
• Ensure the proper implementation of EVMS through the use of standardized processes, tools and reports on ongoing 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; provide actual spend data weekly.
• Establish and maintain program cost baseline, measures performance against baseline, and 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.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance to Mission Systems EV System Description; liaison with government and internal EV auditors; support Program Reviews and proposal development.
• 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.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including extensive experience in Excel.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP system.
• Program controls and/or EVMS background.

• Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Experience with corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Experience presenting to large groups and leadership.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) with employer matching and separate retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits and fertility support.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions and wellness programs.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. The organization operates within RTX, a global aerospace and defense company with three industry‑leading businesses:
Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon.