Sr Program, Planning & Control Analyst (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-01-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Participates in the control of costs and schedules on projects requiring validated cost schedule control system. 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 and local government agencies are an additional benefit.  

This role will be performed ONSITE at our Collins Aerospace location in Sterling, VA.

• May be eligible for relocation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on large/challenging 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 program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, and providing information to Project Leadership Team for corrective action implementation. 
• Extensive interaction with external customer, including the preparation and submission of customer cost & schedule related data items 
• Preparation and analysis of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams. 
• Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities 
• Support teams in preparation for Integrated Baseline Reviews 
• Support Program Management in preparation of monthly sales forecasts 
• Provide Earned Value training to 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. 
• Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results and perform as a flexible team member in support of the objectives and initiatives of Mission Systems 
• Familiar with IPMDAR
• Less than 10% travel (domestic)

 

Qualifications/ Experience Needed:

• 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
• 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
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline (Accounting / Finance) 
• Six (6) years of Experience in related field 
• Extensive experience in Excel  
• PowerPoint knowledge and experience
• Proven experience presenting to large groups and leadership 
• Ability to travel up to 10% 
• Understanding of Earned Value Concepts

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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