Sr. Program Controls Planner / Scheduler

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Senior Program Controls Planner/Scheduler to join our team. This high-visibility role supports a major development program and requires deep expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and integrated planning. The Program Controls Planner / Scheduler owns the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring its accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness as a predictive management tool. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, proactive stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to schedule quality and EVMS compliance.

What You Will Do

• Manage a monthly program controls cadence, coordinating cost and schedule activities across weekly reporting cycles.
• Lead month-end close activities by ensuring alignment and reconciliation of cost and schedule data between accounting systems and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Collaborate with cost analysts and scheduling analysts to maintain data consistency across multiple systems, including baseline schedules, forecast dates, and earned value metrics.
• Prepare and deliver internal leadership and external customer reports by analyzing program performance data and validating reporting accuracy.
• Support reporting requirements for prime contractors, government customers, and executive leadership through comprehensive performance analysis and data presentation.
• Execute schedule change management processes by updating project status, incorporating progress, and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule.
• Monitor schedule health using established metrics to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements.
• Conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) to evaluate schedule confidence, assess critical path accuracy, and identify potential delivery risks.
• Analyze critical path and schedule performance to support risk-informed decision-making and improve forecast reliability.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and audit requirements by maintaining high-quality schedule data and documentation.
• Build stakeholder confidence by providing accurate program performance reporting, maintaining schedule integrity, and supporting internal and external audits.
• Coordinate continuous planning activities by completing ongoing schedule updates, resolving outstanding actions, and preparing for subsequent monthly reporting cycles.

What You Will Learn

• Firsthand exposure to the inner workings of a large, multi‑year engineering and manufacturing development effort.
• How technical, financial, and schedule elements interact in real time—something that’s rarely visible from the outside.
• The dynamics of customer‑funded, cost‑type contracts and how schedule decisions influence negotiations, funding profiles, and program direction.
• How to apply EVMS principles not just for compliance, but as a true management tool that drives decisions.
• Techniques for incorporating new customer‑awarded work without disrupting ongoing execution.
• Best practices for baseline control, traceability, and audit‑ready documentation.

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
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