Manager, Program Finance & Control Cost Analyst

About the role

The Program Finance & Control (PF&C) Manager EV Cost Analyst position is an individual contributor responsible for the control of costs and schedules on large/challenging development programs. This role interacts with various elements within Collins Aerospace Mission Systems, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on large/challenging development programs
• Develop and maintain program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value/project management purposes
• 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, reports, ongoing compliance reviews, and periodic process audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA, and Joint Surveillance Process)
• Ensure program margin positions are current, accurate, and consistent with program status
• Interact with external customer, including the preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items
• Cost capture focal
• Establishes/maintains program cost baseline
• Measures performance against baseline
• 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
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales forecasting
• Preparation and analysis of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and provide 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
• Participate in the development of proposals
• Able to 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

Qualifications

• You must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• 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
• Program controls and EVMS background
• Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including extensive experience in Excel
• Understanding of corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP
• Experience presenting to large groups and leadership

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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 like 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, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays