Principal Finance Specialist, Program Cost Controls (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL915: St. Petersburg - Bldg D 7401 22nd Ave N. Building D, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710 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: Top Secret

Ready to make an impact? We’re looking for a motivated Program Cost Specialist to drive program success by delivering accurate and quality financial reporting in the Advanced Networking Solutions (ANS) portfolio of programs located in St. Petersburg, FL. This role offers a unique opportunity to refine your skills and expertise in a wide variety of financial analysis and program reporting areas while working within a cross-functional team to deliver valuable customer solutions. Join us to shape the success of critical programs and take your career to the next level!

What You Will Do:

• Develop quarterly EACs; analysis/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data.
• Develop and submit external CDRL reports, including monthly Integrated Program Management Data Analysis Report (IPMDAR)
• Assist with authoring User Manual & Instructions for a unique implementation of financial tools
• (forProject + PMX) and CDRL reporting (IPMDAR).
• Develop program financials including time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, Earned Value (EV) data compliance and reporting, cost accounting and ongoing overseeing of cost and schedule integration.
• Budgeting, cost control and variance analysis, internal/external reporting, risk management and financial support.
• 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.
• Manage Inter-organizational transfers (IOTs) and Internal Work Authorizations (IWAs) between RTX businesses and across multiple programs
• Lead the ANS-wide monthly labor/staffing reporting and forecasting process
• Contract closeouts and final billings
• Support proposal activity, as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 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.
• Experience developing quarterly EACs
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience with DoD Accounting and program controls

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Existing Top Secret or Secret level clearance
• Excellent computer skills, which include a high level of proficiency with Microsoft. Excel functions (Pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Program Controls experience
• Experience with SAP APEX
• Experience with the forProject Financial tool and reporting
• Experience with the PMX Financial tool and reporting
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy in reporting
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and develop applied solutions and process improvements
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Understanding of RayCollins financial and accounting policies and procedures

What We Offer :

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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