Principal Specialist, Program Finance & Control

Date Posted:

2025-04-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT99: Field Office - CT Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Ready to make an impact? We’re looking for a skilled Program Cost Analyst to drive program success by overseeing costs and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role offers a unique opportunity to refine your expertise in financial analysis, Earned Value Management, and program forecasting while positioning yourself for future leadership roles.

Join us to shape the success of cutting-edge programs and take your career to the next level!

What You Will Do

• Develop program financials including development of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, Earned Value (EV) data compliance and reporting, cost accounting and ongoing overseeing of cost and schedule integration.

• Oversee financials for multiple programs in a portfolio area; assist and provide guidance and mentoring to junior analyst(s). 

• Support growth in Earned Value training and implementation.

• Budgeting, cost control and variance analysis, internal/external reporting, risk management and financial support.

• Development of quarterly EACs; analysis/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data.

• Assist with planning, forecasting, and reporting.

• Element of Cost management via continued coordination with functions as described above for labor and non-labor inputs.

• Balance sheet – work with the team on unbilled, AR, help coordination of action to close programs, clean up the balance sheet and provide analysis.

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

• Able to travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

• Ability to gain a DOD Security clearance. 

• Experience developing quarterly EACs.

• Experience with Earned Value Management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office including extensive experience in Excel 

• Experience with SAP 

• 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 

• Program Controls experience

What We Offer

• 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           

• 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  

• Maybe eligible for relocation

• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 intellige