Principal Specialist, Program Control Analyst

Date Posted: 2026-06-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-MD-ABERDEEN-APG ~ 6260 Guardian Gtwy ~ APG Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the Identification and Interrogator Products (I&IP) finance team as a Principal Specialist, Program Cost Control Analyst (P3) supporting the the IFF Airborne Transponder product line within I&IP. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. If you re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we d love to hear from you. The I&IP finance team is looking for a highly motivated experienced individual interested in supporting all aspects of program control. This position requires a dedicated individual who is willing to become involved in and support all financial aspects of the program area. This individual needs to be a self-starter who can work with little supervision and has the ability to find solutions to complicated financial problems. The financial responsibilities include many aspects of financial program controls, including cost and schedule analysis, EAC creation and completion, proposal support, financial forecasting, AOP, Long Range Planning, and program start-up. The candidate will work with program finance leadership, program management, cross-functional business partners, and financial planning and analysis to help drive program alignment on financial goals and business requirements. What You Will Do • 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 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 • 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) Qualifications We Prefer: • 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 What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes: • Medical, dental, and vi...