Principal Specialist, Program Control Analyst (Remote)

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 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  

• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

When you join our finance team, you’re joining a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. Our team supports 70,000 employees across the U.S. and around the globe. As an RTX subsidiary, we operate with our own business reporting structure, financial dashboards and earnings metrics. This reporting relationship allows finance team members to implement innovative tools for the aerospace market in a stand-alone business environment. At Collins Aerospace, you’ll be not only be advancing your career, you’ll be leaving your mark on the future of advanced technologies.

*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.  

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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