Program Planning and Control Analyst (Hybrid)

at  Collins Aerospace

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE

• 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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline (Accounting / Finance)
• Six (6) years of Experience in related field
• Ability to work at our Cedar Rapids location
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance – (U.S. citizenship is required)
• Extensive experience in Excel such as pivot tables, formulas and organizing data
• Power point to leadership
• Proven experience presenting to large groups and leadership
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic
• Understanding of Earned Value Concepts

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Hybrid
Take on a pivotal role in managing costs and schedules for high-impact projects at Collins Aerospace. As a key member of the team, you’ll collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Operations, positioning yourself at the heart of our mission success. This role offers not only the chance to drive crucial program outcomes but also to connect with senior leadership, external customers, and local government agencies.
If you’re looking for a dynamic position where your contributions directly influence program execution and offer visibility to upper management, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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.
• Extensive interaction with external customer, including the preparation and submission of customer cost & schedule related data items
• Preparation and analysis of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.
• Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities
• Support teams in preparation for Integrated Baseline Reviews
• Support Program Management in preparation of monthly sales forecasts
• Provide Earned Value training to 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.
• 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
• Travel up to 10% domestic