Manager, Program Finance & Control Cost Analyst (Remote)

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Hiring Remotely in IA, USA
Remote
108K-205K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Manages financial planning and earned value control for large aerospace development programs. Responsibilities include maintaining cost and schedule baselines, analyzing performance trends, forecasting sales and estimates at completion, reconciling accounting and project data, supporting audits and customer submissions, leading month-end processes, and advising program leadership on corrective actions. The role also supports proposals, program reviews, compliance, and government customer interactions, with travel up to 10%.
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Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Collins Aerospace is actively seeking a Program Finance & Control (PF&C) Manager EV Cost Analyst. This position is an individual contributor who participates in the control of costs and schedules on projects requiring validated cost-schedule control systems, meeting objectives and working with team members on financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts. Responsible for preparation of forecasts and performance of financial modeling to develop recommendations for management. This position interacts with all elements of Collins Aerospace Mission Systems, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts and Operations and is therefore an excellent position for those who want to be an integral part of a team that is directly responsible for program execution. Opportunities to interact with Collins Aerospace upper management, as well as our external customers are an additional benefit.

What You Will Do

  • 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
  • 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, reports out on-going 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
  • 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 
  • 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
  • Participate in the development of proposals
  • Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results and perform as a flexible team member to support of the objectives and initiatives of Mission Systems 
  • Ability to travel up to 10% 

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • U.S. Citizen - 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
  • Program controls and EVMS background 
  • Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience with Microsoft Office including extensive experience in Excel
  • Understanding of corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Understanding of Continuous Improvement concepts
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP
  • Experience presenting to large groups and leadership

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

  • 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: 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
  •  And more! 

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal 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.

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Skills Required

  • University degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of experience
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
  • Active and existing Secret security clearance required after day one
  • Program controls and Earned Value Management System experience
  • Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines or software
  • Microsoft Office experience, including extensive Excel experience
  • Understanding of corporate Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Understanding of continuous improvement concepts
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Experience presenting to large groups and leadership

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) programs are described with employer matching and, in many cases, an additional company retirement contribution, with a student‑loan repayment feature that can substitute for the match in eligible situations. Plan materials also reference automatic enrollment and other structural supports that strengthen long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside wellness tools and incentives. HSA‑eligible options with company contributions are also referenced on careers and benefits pages.
  • Parental & Family Support Program descriptions point to paid parental leave, backup childcare resources, and family supports such as birth/adoption benefits and an Autism Benefit (availability varies by unit and location). Dependent and elder‑care resources are also noted.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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