Sr. IPP&C Schedule Analyst (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Join Our Team at Collins Aerospace Mission Systems as a Sr. IPP&C Schedule Analyst !

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead strategic initiatives as part of our Collins Mission Systems team. Your expertise will be instrumental in onboarding new cost analysts, ensuring a seamless transition into our high-performing team. With a focus on sales forecasting, you'll play a crucial role in driving our business forward. Be prepared to tackle complex challenges head-on, from integrated baseline reviews to Over Target Baseline/Over Target Schedule situations. Your versatile skill set will make you indispensable as you seamlessly transition between leading and supporting roles, ensuring program execution is nothing short of exceptional.

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and control finances for fixed price and cost re-determinable development programs, ensuring effective administration.
• Develop and maintain the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) for project management.
• Analyze program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, and providing corrective action recommendations to the Project Leadership Team (PLT).
• Interact with external customers for cost and schedule data, and support contract Estimates at Complete (EACs) for financial backing of program teams.
• Assist Program Management in risk and opportunity assessment, demonstrating expertise in Earned Value Management and scheduling tools like Deltek Cobra and SAP/BW.
• Communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and apply knowledge of company systems and policies to support business objectives.
• Analyze and forecast monthly sales, profit, and milestone billings, providing variance analysis and compliance support for internal and external audits.
• Mentor and train cost analysts, providing leadership and performing backup duties as needed.
• Adapt to unexpected events, meet critical deadlines, and support the Integrated Strategic Solutions business initiatives.

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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience with government contracts is highly preferred.
• Expertise in planning and scheduling, particularly with relevant software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management concepts
• Flexibility to travel up to 10%.

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 a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and 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!

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