Manager, Program Finance & Control Analyst

Date Posted:

2025-06-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

We are currently seeking a Manager, Program Finance & Control Analyst to join our team. This position is an individual contributor role where you will interact with all functions of the C4I&A organization, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts and Operations and is therefore an excellent position for an individual who wants to be 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 and local government agencies are an additional benefit.

This position will be located onsite at either our Cedar Rapids, IA or McKinney, TX site.

What You Will Do

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on fixed price and cost re-determinable development programs.

• Develop program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value / project management purposes

• Establish a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary

• Perform analysis of complex program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, and providing information to Project Leadership Team (PLT) or corrective action implementation.

• Interaction with external customer, including the preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items

• Preparation and analysis of contract Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.

• Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities

• Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results and perform as a flexible team member in support of the objectives and initiatives of C4I&A business

• Collaborate with PLT to analyze, prepare and input monthly sales, profit, and milestone billing forecasts and perform same effort for Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Financial Plan (SFP) on assigned program(s).

• Provide variance analysis of monthly sales, costs, profit, schedule and milestone billing forecast in comparison to prior and plan. Perform same effort for AOP/SFP.

• Provide compliance support including internal and external audits.

• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have 

• 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.

• Experience with SAP and/or Deltek Cobra.

• Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office including extensive experience in Excel

• Good analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills 

• Understanding of corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 

• Understanding of Continuous Improvement concepts 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Proven experience presenting to large groups and leadership 

• Capability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment 

What We Offer

May be eligible for relocation.

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