We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Controls Specialist III at Honeywell Aerospace in San Diego, CA. This position will serve as a financial lead for a growing portfolio of programs within the Defense Systems business. This individual will partner with program managers, other cross-functional leads, and Business Unit leadership to drive successful program execution, to grow the portfolio, and to enable achievement of business and financial objectives.
This position is responsible for performing budgeting, performance monitoring as it relates to cost and schedule, forecasting, EAC development, proposal and new business support, and long-range planning. A successful team member will be highly analytical, a strong communicator, and an effective collaborator who can work cross-functionally to drive key financial and programmatic objectives. This individual will also serve as a leader within the program finance organization – helping to mentor, train, and support more junior analysts.
Key Responsibilities
- Exhibit strong analytical abilities and utilize critical thinking skills to address financial challenges and foresee potential future situations.
- Prepare short- and long-term forecasts, budgets, Estimates at Completion (EAC), and variance explanations while monitoring performance.
- Provide financial guidance and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including but not limited to program managers, engineering and operational leads, etc.
- Act as a mentor and contribute to other employees’ professional development.
- Must be confident in presenting financial information to the leadership team.
- Drive continuous improvement within the organization, including enhancing financial tools, streamlining processes, and promoting collaboration for smoother business operations.
- Collaborate with program managers, operations leads, sector leadership, and other key stakeholders to promptly and effectively resolve operational issues. This includes planning and budgeting tasks, monitoring actual spending incurred, forecasting anticipated expenditures, and assessing expected profit margins.
- Establish, develop, and analyze cost and schedule baselines, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Program/Project Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
- Updates and maintains projects, work breakdown structures, and network activities in the Project Systems module in the company's ERP system.
- Interpret and maintain financial modeling and reporting tools, and communicate outcomes to other business functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Five years progressive experience as a Financial Analyst, Program Cost Control Analyst, Scheduler, or similar role.
- Experience with SAP or related ERP, Oracle Hyperion, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Aerospace and Defense Industry experience, including budgeting and scheduling for government contracts, government cost control, and EVMS compliance.
- Eight years progressive experience as a Financial Analyst, Program Cost Control Analyst, Scheduler, or similar role.
- Experience in a leadership role as an individual contributor.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proven ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.
The annual base salary range for this position in San Diego, CA is $108,000.00-$135,000.00. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or an individual who has protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
ABOUT US
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Skills Required
- Five years progressive experience as a Financial Analyst, Program Cost Control Analyst, Scheduler, or similar role
- Experience with SAP or related ERP
- Experience with Oracle Hyperion
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status)
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Aerospace and Defense industry experience, including government contract budgeting/scheduling and EVMS compliance
- Eight years progressive experience as a Financial Analyst, Program Cost Control Analyst, Scheduler, or similar role
- Experience in a leadership role as an individual contributor
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- Confidence presenting financial information to leadership
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities
- Proven ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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