[Remote] Principal Specialist, Program Control Analyst (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a Principal Specialist, Program Control Analyst to join their finance team. This role involves supporting all aspects of program control, including financial program controls, cost and schedule analysis, and collaboration with program management and finance leadership to drive financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop program financials including development of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, Earned Value (EV) data compliance and reporting, cost accounting and ongoing overseeing of cost and schedule integration
• Oversee financials for multiple programs in a portfolio area; assist and provide guidance and mentoring to junior analyst(s). Support growth in Earned Value training and implementation
• Budgeting, cost control and variance analysis, internal/external reporting, risk management and financial support
• Development of quarterly EACs; analysis/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data
• Assist with organization of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and job cost accumulation
• Assist with planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Element of Cost management via continued coordination with functions as described above for labor and non-labor inputs
• Balance sheet – work with the team on unbilled, AR/CFRs, help coordination of action to close programs, clean up the balance sheet and provide analysis
• Must obtain EV certification within 6 months of hire

Skills

• 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
• Minimum of 2 years experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and systems/processes
• Experience with EAC (Estimate at Complete) Development required
• Proficient knowledge and experience with financial planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Hands on experience with SAP, APEX, PRISM, Business Warehouse, or a related financial / ERP system
• Knowledge of concepts and techniques related to Program Cost Controls
• Proficiency using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with Excel proficiency (to include Lookup/Index/Sum functions and pivot tables)
• Must obtain EV certification within 6 months of hire
• Ability to work with in a matrixed environment with multiple levels of financial, engineering, and program management collaboration
• Communication development and delivery (i.e., presentations, memos, white papers) to multiple levels (including executive) in the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling them to deal effectively with employees, internal and external auditors, and management
• Thorough attention to detail and work quality

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 include 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
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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